Broad"cast`, a. 1. Cast
or dispersed in all directions, as seed from the hand in sowing; widely
diffused.
2. Scattering in all directions (as a method of
sowing); -- opposed to planting in hills, or rows.
Broad"cast`, adv. So as to scatter or be
scattered in all directions; so as to spread widely, as seed from the hand
in sowing, or news from the press.
Broad"cast` (?), n. (Agric.) A
casting or throwing seed in all directions, as from the hand in
sowing.
