broadside
noun/ˈbrɔdˌsaɪd/
Frequency rank: #14,978 most common English word
Meaning
a firing of all the guns on one side of a warship at once; also, a strong verbal or written attack.
Example sentence
The ship was hit by broadside from the enemy vessel, causing serious damage.
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