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broad seal
nounC2
/ˈbrɔːd ˈsiːl/The official, principal, or most prominent seal of a government or organisation, used to authenticate the most important documents.
broad-leaved maple
nounLow
/ˌbrɔːd ˈliːvd ˈmeɪp(ə)l/A type of maple tree characterized by wide, flat leaves (as opposed to needle-like or narrow leaves).
broad-spectrum
adjectivenounB2
/ˌbrɔːd ˈspek.trəm/Effective against a wide range or variety of things, especially microorganisms or conditions.
broad-winged hawk
nounlow
/ˌbrɔːd wɪŋd ˈhɔːk/A specific species of medium-sized hawk of North and South America, characterized by relatively short, broad wings.
broadax
nounLow (archaic/technical)
/ˈbrɔːdæks/A large axe with a broad, chisel-shaped blade, used historically for hewing or squaring timber.
broadband
adjectivenounB1
/ˈbrɔːdband/A high-capacity internet connection that is always on and allows simultaneous use of voice, data, and video services.
broadbill
nounLow/Technical
/ˈbrɔːdˌbɪl/A type of bird characterized by a wide, flat bill; originally a name for certain ducks and later for a family of tropical Asian songbirds.
broadbrim
nounLow/Archaic
/ˈbrɔːdbrɪm/A type of hat characterized by a very wide brim.
broadcast
adjectiveadverbnoun+3B2
/ˈbrɔːdkɑːst/To transmit a radio or television program; to spread information widely.
broadcast journalism
nounC1
/ˈbrɔːdkɑːst ˈdʒɜːnəlɪzəm/The profession or practice of gathering, verifying, and presenting news and information through electronic media, primarily television and radio.
broadcaster
nounC1
/ˈbrɔːdkɑːstə/A person or organization that transmits audio or video programmes to the public via radio, television, or digital platforms.
broadcasting
nounC1
/ˈbrɔːdkɑːstɪŋ/the activity or business of transmitting programmes or information by radio or television.
broadcloth
nounLow-frequency / Specialised
/ˈbrɔːd.klɒθ/A dense, high-quality woven fabric, originally of wool, now often of cotton or blends, characterised by a plain weave and smooth finish, traditionally used for fine clothing.
broaden
verbverb-ambitransitiveB2
/ˈbrɔːdn/To become wider or to make something wider.
broadhead
nounLow frequency, specialist term
/ˈbrɔːdhɛd/A type of arrowhead with a wide, flat blade, typically used for hunting large game.
broadlands
nounLow
/ˈbrɔːdlændz/A large, extensive area of open countryside or farmland.
broadleaf
adjectivenounC1
/ˈbrɔːd.liːf/A plant or tree that has relatively broad, flat leaves, as opposed to narrow needles.
broadline
nounLow
/ˈbrɔːdlaɪn/A wholesale supplier or distributor that offers a wide, diversified range of products and services, typically across multiple categories.
broadloom
adjectivenounC1
/ˈbrɔːdluːm/A carpet woven on a wide loom, typically in widths of 6 feet (1.8 m) or more, as opposed to narrow strips that must be sewn together.
broadloom carpet
nounB2/C1
/ˈbrɔːd.luːm ˈkɑː.pɪt/A type of carpet woven on a wide loom, typically over 2 meters (6 feet) wide, producing seamless or less-seamed rolls of carpet.

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