Main Entry: ²broach

Function: verb

Date: 15th century

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 discussionintransitive verb : to break the surface from below

synonyms see express

— broach·er noun