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Rarebroach
The correct spelling is broach.
How to pronounce broach
/bɹəʊtʃ/
nounIPA: /bɹəʊtʃ/
Say it like: Broa-ch
The correct spelling is broach. A series of chisel points mounted on one piece of steel. For example, the toothed stone chisel shown here. For example: "French knights at Agincourt were unable to broach the English line."
Usage Examples
“French knights at Agincourt were unable to broach the English line.”
“I broached the subject of contraceptives carefully when the teenager mentioned his promiscuity.”
“The small boat broached and nearly sank, because of the large waves.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A series of chisel points mounted on one piece of steel. For example, the toothed stone chisel shown here.
- 2.A broad chisel for stone-cutting.
- 3.A spit for cooking food.
- 4.An awl; a bodkin; also, a wooden rod or pin, sharpened at each end, used by thatchers.
- 5.A spire rising from a tower.
verb
- 1.To make a hole in, especially a cask of liquor, and put in a tap in order to draw the liquid.
- 2.To open, to make an opening into; to pierce.
- 3.To begin discussion about (something).
- 4.To be turned sideways to oncoming waves, especially large or breaking waves.
- 5.To cause to turn sideways to oncoming waves, especially large or breaking waves (usually followed by to; also figurative).
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