broach

broach
broach [brōch]
n.
[ME broche, a pin, peg, spit < OFr broche, broc < ML brocca, a spike, point < L broccus, with projecting teeth; of Celt orig.]
1. a sharp-pointed rod used to hold roasting meat; spit
2. a tapered bit on a metal-cutting machine tool that is pulled or pushed through a hole to enlarge or shape the hole
3. a device for tapping casks
4. a hole made by a broach
5. BROOCH
vt.
1. to make a hole in so as to let out liquid; tap (a cask)
2. to enlarge or shape (a hole) with a broach
3. to start a discussion of; bring up; introduce [to broach a subject]
SYN.- UTTER2
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broach to
Naut. to turn or swing so that the beam faces the waves and wind and there is danger of swamping or capsizing
broacher
n.

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