wikipedia|dab=Broach
English
Pronunciation
(Received Pronunciation|UK) IPA|/bɹ��t�/, SAMPA|/br@UtS?/
(General American|US) IPA|/bɹo�t�/, SAMPA|/broUtS/
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-��t�|-��t�
:Homophones: brooch
Etymology 1
etystub
Noun
en-noun|es
- A series of chisel points mounted on one piece of steel.
#alternative spelling of|brooch
Translations
;alternative spelling of "brooch"
See brooch
Verb
en-verb|broach|es
#transitive To make a hole in, especially a cask of liquor, and put in a tap in order to draw the liquid.
#transitive figuratively To begin discussion about (something).
#:I broached the subject of contraceptives carefully when the teenager mentioned his promiscuity.
Translations
trans-top|make a hole in
German: anzapfen
trans-mid
trans-bottom
trans-top|begin discussion about
German: ansprechen, aufbringen
trans-mid
trans-bottom
Etymology 2
etystub
Verb
en-verb|broach|es
#intransitive To be turned sideways to oncoming waves, especially large or breaking waves.
#:The small boat broached and nearly sank, because of the large waves.
#transitive To cause to turn sideways to oncoming waves, especially large or breaking waves.
Category:English words with multiple etymologies
fr:broach
io:broach
te:broach
vi:broach
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