broadside
Sideways; with the side turned to the direction of some objectSideways; with the side turned to the direction of some object.
UK/ˈbrɔːdsaɪd/US/ˈbrɔdˌsaɪd/
» Tom broadsided Mary.
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1 senses(not comparable)Sideways; with the side turned to the direction of some object.
with a side facing an object
Examples
2 sentencesTom broadsided Mary.
Tom's car was going southbound on Park Street when it was broadsided by a car that ran a red light.
Origin
From broad + side.From broad + side.
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