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Broach
see synonyms of broachNoun
Verb
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Broach
see synonyms of broachverb
1. (transitive)
to initiate (a topic) for discussion
to broach a dangerous subject
2. (transitive)
to tap or pierce (a container) to draw off (a liquid)
to broach a cask
to broach wine
3. (transitive)
to open in order to begin to use
to broach a shipment
4. (intransitive)
to break the surface of the water
the trout broached after being hooked
5. (transitive) machinery
to enlarge and finish (a hole) by reaming
noun
6.
a long tapered toothed cutting tool for enlarging holes
7.
a spit for roasting meat, etc
8.
a roof covering the corner triangle on the top of a square tower having an octagonal spire
9.
a pin, forming part of some types of lock, that registers in the hollow bore of a key
10.
a tool used for tapping casks
11. a less common spelling of brooch
verb
nautical (usually foll by to)
to cause (a sailing vessel) to swerve sharply and dangerously or (of a sailing vessel) to swerve sharply and dangerously
in a following sea, so as to be broadside to the waves
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Broach
see synonyms of broach 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
verb transitive
6.
to make a hole in so as to let out liquid; tap (a cask)
7.
to enlarge or shape (a hole) with a broach
8.
to start a discussion of; bring up; introduce
to broach a subject
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Broach
see synonyms of broachtr.v. broached, broach·ing, broach·es
1.
a. To bring up (a subject) for discussion or debate.
b. To announce: We broached our plans for the new year.
2. To pierce in order to draw off liquid: broach a keg of beer.
3. To draw off (a liquid) by piercing a hole in a cask or other container.
4. To shape or enlarge (a hole) with a tapered, serrated tool.
n.
1.
a. A tapered, serrated tool used to shape or enlarge a hole.
b. The hole made by such a tool.
2. A spit for roasting meat.
3. A mason's narrow chisel.
4. A gimlet for tapping or broaching casks.
intr. & tr.v. broached, broach·ing, broach·es
Nautical
Nautical
To veer or cause to veer broadside to the wind and waves: tried to keep the boat from broaching to.
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