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broach definition

broach (brōc̸h)

noun

  1. a sharp-pointed rod used to hold roasting meat; spit
  2. a tapered bit on a metal-cutting machine tool that is pulled or pushed through a hole to enlarge or shape the hole
  3. a device for tapping casks
  4. a hole made by a broach
  5. brooch

Etymology: ME broche, a pin, peg, spit < OFr broche, broc < ML brocca, a spike, point < L broccus, with projecting teeth; of Celt orig.

transitive verb

  1. to make a hole in so as to let out liquid; tap (a cask)
  2. to enlarge or shape (a hole) with a broach
  3. to start a discussion of; bring up; introduce to broach a subject

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broach Idioms

broach to

Naut. to turn or swing so that the beam faces the waves and wind and there is danger of swamping or capsizing

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broach Synonyms

broach

v.

  1. To mention

    suggest, introduce, bring up; see ask 1, hint, propose 1.

  2. To penetrate

    tap, pierce, puncture; see open 3, penetrate 1. See syn. study at utter.


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broach Usage Examples

Object

  • subject: I decide I will broach the subject on the way down in the train.

Converse of object

  • wear: She wore a bright red glass broach like a bunch of grapes.

Modifies a noun

  • spire: Above these at the base of the broach spire are clock faces, the clock a gift of 1885.

Modifying Another Word

  • even: Yet what is the chance of a Labor government even broaching this with the business lobby?

Noun used with modifier

  • glass: She wore a bright red glass broach like a bunch of grapes.
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