broad-gauge
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broad–gauge

adjective \ˈbrd-ˈgāj\

Definition of BROAD-GAUGE

1
: wide in area or scope <a broad–gauge effort>
2
: comprehensive in outlook, range, or capability <a broad–gauge statesman>

Variants of BROAD-GAUGE

broad–gauge or broad–gauged \-ˈgājd\

First Known Use of BROAD-GAUGE

1858

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