Meaning Of The Word Broach

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broach
verb: When you broach a subject, especially a sensitive one, you mention it in order to start a discussion on it.

broach in American English
a sharp-pointed rod used to hold roasting meat; spit
to make a hole in so as to let out liquid; tap (a cask)
intransitive verb: to veer to windward
noun: an elongated, tapered, serrated cutting tool for shaping and enlarging holes
transitive verb: to enlarge and finish with a broach

broach in British English 1
noun: a long tapered toothed cutting tool for enlarging holes
verb: to initiate (a topic) for discussion

broach in British English 2
verb: to cause (a sailing vessel) to swerve sharply and dangerously or (of a sailing vessel) to swerve sharply and dangerously in a following sea, so as to be broadside to the waves

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