broad-gauge

adjective

ˈbrȯd-ˈgāj

variants or broad-gauged

ˈbrȯd-ˈgājd

: wide in area or scope

a broad-gauge effort

: comprehensive in outlook, range, or capability

a broad-gauge statesman

a broad-gauge book about roses that covers just about everything you could want to know about roses

First Known Use

1844, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler

The first known use of broad-gauge was in 1844

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“Broad-gauge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/broad-gauge. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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