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

Other Jewelry Terms

bijou, brilliant, chase, facet, lapidary, paste

Rhymes with BROACH

coach, loach, poach, roach

²broach

verb

Definition 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 verb

Definition 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