Definition of broach
(Entry 1 of 3)
broach
verb (1)broached; broaching; broaches
Definition of broach (Entry 2 of 3)
1a : to pierce (something, such as a cask) in order to draw the contents also : to open for the first time
b : to open up or break into (a mine, stores, etc.)
2 : to shape or enlarge (a hole) with a broach (see broach entry 1 sense 2c)
3a : to make known for the first time
b : to open up (a subject) for discussion
a good time to broach the subject
: to break the surface from below
the whale broached
broach
verb (2)broached; broaching; broaches
Definition of broach (Entry 3 of 3)
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The first known use of broach was in the 13th century
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