Broadsider

/ˌbrɔːdˈsaɪdər/ noun

A cannon designed to be fired from the side of a ship; a ship equipped with broadsides; a person who delivers broadside attacks or criticism.

From 'broadside' + '-er' (agent noun suffix). Historically this referred to naval cannons and the ships that carried them, later extended to anyone delivering overwhelming attacks verbally.

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