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Meaning of broad

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

broad

Pronunciation:/bɹɑd//bɹɔːd//bɹɔd/

noun

Definitions

  1. A shallow lake, one of a number of bodies of water in eastern Norfolk and Suffolk.

  2. A lathe tool for turning down the insides and bottoms of cylinders.

  3. A British gold coin worth 20 shillings, issued by the Commonwealth of England in 1656.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Wide in extent or scope.

    Example: the broad expanse of ocean

  2. Extended, in the sense of diffused; open; clear; full.

  3. Having a large measure of any thing or quality; unlimited; unrestrained.

  4. Comprehensive; liberal; enlarged.

broad

noun

Definitions

  1. A prostitute, a woman of loose morals.

  2. (sometimes obsolete) A woman or girl.

    Example: Who was that broad I saw you with?