Definition of broach
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Origin and Etymology of broach
Middle English broche “pointed instrument, brooch,” borrowed from Anglo-French, “pointed object, brooch, spigot,”going back to Vulgar Latin *brocca, noun derivative from feminine of Latin broccus “prominent, projecting,” of uncertain origin
First Known Use: 13th century
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Definition of broach
transitive verb
1a : to pierce (something, such as a cask) in order to draw the contents; also : to open for the first timeb : to open up or break into (a mine, stores, etc.)
2 : to shape or enlarge (a hole) with a broach (see 1broach 2c)
3a : to make known for the first timeb : to open up (a subject) for discussion a good time to broach the subject
intransitive verb
: to break the surface from below the whale broached
broacher
nounOrigin and Etymology of broach
Middle English brochen “to pierce, skewer (meat), tap (a cask), borrowed from Anglo-French brocher “to prick, spur, stab,” verbal derivative of broche “pointed object” — more at 1broach
First Known Use: 15th century
Synonym Discussion of broach
Origin and Etymology of broach
perhaps from 2broach
First Known Use: 1699
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broached
;broaching
: to bring up as a subject for discussion She broached an idea.
Medical Dictionary
Medical Definition of broach
: a fine tapered flexible instrument used in dentistry to remove dental pulp and to dress a root canal
broach
Medical Definition of broach
: to open (a vein) to draw blood
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