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   broach

   /brəʊtʃ/

   verb

   • 1. raise (a difficult subject) for discussion: "he broached the subject he had been avoiding all evening" Similar bring upraiseintroducetalk aboutmentiontouch onopenembark onenter onairventilateput forwardpropoundproposesuggestsubmit
   • 2. pierce (a cask) to draw out liquid: "he watched a pot boy broach a new cask" Similar piercepuncturetapopenuncorkstartbegininformal:crack (open)
   • ▪ open and start using the contents of (a bottle or other container): "boxed wines will remain in good condition for up to four months once broached" Similar piercepuncturetapopenuncorkstartbegininformal:crack (open)
   • 3. (of a fish or sea mammal) rise through the water and break the surface: "the salmon broach, then fall to slap the water"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French brochier, based on Latin brocchus, broccus ‘projecting’. The earliest recorded sense was ‘prick with spurs’, generally ‘pierce’, which gave rise (late Middle English) to broach1 (sense 2). broach1 (sense 1), a figurative use of this, dates from the late 16th century.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBROACH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Broach can be a verb meaning to begin a difficult discussion or to open a bottle, or a noun meaning a type of pin. Learn how to use it in different contexts and languages with Cambridge Dictionary.

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     BROACH meaning: 1. to begin a discussion of something...

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   Broach definition: an elongated, tapered, serrated cutting tool for shaping and enlarging holes.. See examples of BROACH used in a sentence.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishbroach verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Learn the meaning and pronunciation of the verb broach, which means to begin talking about a difficult or controversial subject. See examples, synonyms and word origin of broach.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBROACH | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Broach can be a verb meaning to begin a difficult discussion or to open a bottle or barrel. It can also be a noun meaning a type of jewelry. Learn more about the word, its synonyms and related phrases.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBROACH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Broach can be a verb meaning to mention a topic, to pierce a container, or to enlarge a hole, or a noun meaning a tool, a spit, or a spire. Learn more about its usage, origin, and related words.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › broachBroach - definition of broach by The Free Dictionary

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   Broach can be a verb meaning to introduce a topic, pierce a container, or veer a boat, or a noun meaning a cutting tool, a spit, or a pin. Learn the different meanings, synonyms, and examples of broach from various sources.