n. The whole side of a ship above the water-line, from the bow to the quarter.n. A simultaneous discharge of all the guns on one side of a vessel of war: as, to fire a broadside.n. In general, any comprehensive attack with weapons of any kind directed against one point or object.n. A sheet printed on one side only, and without arrangement in columns; especially, such a sheet containing some item of news, or an attack upon some person, etc., and designed for distribution.n. Any surface resembling the side of a ship in breadth, etc., as a house-front.With the broadside directed toward the point specified.Pell-mell; unceremoniously: as, to go or send broadside.