broadsheet n 1: an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution; "he mailed the circular to all subscribers" [syn: {circular}, {handbill}, {bill}, {broadside}, {broadsheet}, {flier}, {flyer}, {throwaway}]
Broadside \Broad"side`\, n. 1. (Naut.) The side of a ship above the water line, from the bow to the quarter. [1913 Webster] 2. A discharge of or from all the guns on one side of a ship, at the same time. [1913 Webster] 3. A volley of abuse or denunciation. [Colloq.] [1913 Webster] 4. (Print.) A sheet of paper containing one large page, or printed on one side only; -- called also {broadsheet}. [1913 Webster]