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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 definition: 1. to begin a discussion of something difficult: 2. to open a bottle or barrel in order to drink…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of BROACH is to open up (a subject) for discussion. How to use broach in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Broach.

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

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   Broach is a verb that means to begin talking about a difficult or controversial subject. Learn how to use it in different contexts, see pictures and pronunciation, and find synonyms and related words.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › broachBROACH Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

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   Broach can be a noun or a verb with different meanings. As a noun, it can refer to a cutting tool, a spit, a spire, or a pin. As a verb, it can mean to enlarge a hole, to suggest a topic, to tap a cask, or to break the surface of water.

6. 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.

7. 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, to enlarge a hole, or to swerve a ship. It can also be a noun for a spit, a cutting tool, a pin, or a spire.

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

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   BROACH meaning: 1. to begin a discussion of something difficult: 2. to open a bottle or barrel in order to drink…. Learn more.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishbroach verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Learn how to use the verb broach in English with examples, pronunciation and grammar notes. Broach means to begin talking about a difficult or controversial subject.

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    Learn the different meanings and uses of the word broach as a verb, noun, and idiom. Find synonyms, antonyms, examples, and related words for broach.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of broach – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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    Broach is a verb that means to begin to talk about something, usually something difficult or embarrassing. For example, "I don't know how to broach the subject of money with him." See more translations and usage examples of broach.