broadside

Meanings

• noun

  A large sheet of paper, especially one designed for printing on one side only.

• noun

  A sudden attack or criticism.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with broadside
side , tide , ride

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Variants

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broadside , broadsides , broadsided , broadsiding

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Etymology

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Originally, a broadsheet; from broad + side.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'broadside' comes from the Old English 'bropgeside,' meaning 'wide side.'

2. During the American Revolution, soldiers would sometimes use broadsides as makeshift shields.

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Related Concepts

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1. Broadsides (music): Single-sheet printed lyrics for traditional English folk songs.

2. Political broadsides: Printed campaign materials, often used in the 18th and 19th centuries.

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Culture

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In literature, a broadside is a single sheet of printed matter, often used for political campaigning or propaganda. In music, a broadside ballad is a single sheet of printed lyrics, often sold at fairs or markets.

How to Memorize "broadside"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large sheet of paper with text printed on one side. Visualize the size and weight of the paper.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'broadside' with the image of a large sheet of paper or a political campaign poster.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Big Sheet Paper' to remember the definition of broadside.

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