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 broach3 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