Definition of broad

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Broad (superl.) Characterized by breadth. See Breadth.

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Pale :: Pale (n.) One of the greater ordinaries, being a broad perpendicular stripe in an escutcheon, equally distant from the two edges, and occupying one third of it..
Boulevard :: Boulevard (n.) A public walk or street occupying the site of demolished fortifications. Hence: A broad avenue in or around a city.
Sculpin :: Sculpin (n.) Any one of numerous species of marine cottoid fishes of the genus Cottus, or Acanthocottus, having a large head armed with sharp spines, and a broad mouth. They are generally mottled with yellow, brown, and black. Several species are found on the Atlantic coasts of Europe and America..
Yam :: Yam (n.) A large, esculent, farinaceous tuber of various climbing plants of the genus Dioscorea; also, the plants themselves. Mostly natives of warm climates. The plants have netted-veined, petioled leaves, and pods with three broad wings. The commonest species is D. sativa, but several others are cultivated..
Broad :: Broad (superl.) Fig.: Having a large measure of any thing or quality; not limited; not restrained; -- applied to any subject, and retaining the literal idea more or less clearly, the precise meaning depending largely on the substantive..
Shovel :: Shovel (v. t.) An implement consisting of a broad scoop, or more or less hollow blade, with a handle, used for lifting and throwing earth, coal, grain, or other loose substances..
Springe :: Springbuck (n.) A South African gazelle (Gazella euchore) noted for its graceful form and swiftness, and for its peculiar habit of springing lighty and suddenly into the air. It has a white dorsal stripe, expanding into a broad patch of white on the rump and tail. Called also springer..
Bruit :: Bruit (v. t.) To report; to noise abroad.
Apple-faced :: Apple-faced (a.) Having a round, broad face, like an apple..
Exportation :: Exportation (n.) The act of exporting; the act of conveying or sending commodities abroad or to another country, in the course of commerce..
Bilge :: Bilge (n.) That part of a ship's hull or bottom which is broadest and most nearly flat, and on which she would rest if aground..
Slice :: Slice (v. t.) A thin, broad piece cut off; as, a slice of bacon; a slice of cheese; a slice of bread..
Broadspread :: Broadspread (a.) Widespread.
Broadbrim :: Broadbrim (n.) A member of the society of Friends; a Quaker.
Fron''tated :: Fron'tated (a.) Growing broader and broader, as a leaf; truncate..
Blue-bonnet :: Blue-bonnet (n.) A broad, flat Scottish cap of blue woolen, or one wearing such cap; a Scotchman..
Exterraneous :: Exterraneous (a.) Foreign; belonging to, or coming from, abroad..
Broad-horned :: Broad-horned (a.) Having horns spreading widely.
Angler :: Angler (n.) A fish (Lophius piscatorius), of Europe and America, having a large, broad, and depressed head, with the mouth very large. Peculiar appendages on the head are said to be used to entice fishes within reach. Called also fishing frog, frogfish, toadfish, goosefish, allmouth, monkfish, etc..
Cord :: Cord (n.) A solid measure, equivalent to 128 cubic feet; a pile of wood, or other coarse material, eight feet long, four feet high, and four feet broad; -- originally measured with a cord or line..
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