broach
1broach
noun \ˈbrōch\Definition of BROACH
1
: brooch
2
: any of various pointed or tapered tools, implements, or parts: as a : a spit for roasting meat b : a tool for tapping casks c : a cutting tool for removing material from metal or plastic to shape an outside surface or a hole
Origin of BROACH
Middle English broche, from Anglo-French, from Vulgar Latin *brocca, from Latin, feminine of broccus projecting
First Known Use: 13th century
2broach
verbDefinition of BROACH
transitive verb
1
a : to pierce (as a cask) in order to draw the contents; also : to open for the first time b : to open up or break into (as a mine or stores)
2
: to shape or enlarge (a hole) with a broach
3
a : to make known for the first time b : to open up (a subject) for discussion
intransitive verb
: to break the surface from below
— broach·er noun
First Known Use of BROACH
15th century
3broach
intransitive verbDefinition of BROACH
: to veer or yaw dangerously so as to lie broadside to the waves —often used with to
Origin of BROACH
perhaps from 2broach
First Known Use: 1705
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