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Rarebroached
The correct spelling is broached.
How to pronounce broached
verb
Say it like: Broa-che-d
The correct spelling is broached. To make a hole in, especially a cask of liquor, and put in a tap in order to draw the liquid. 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.”
Definition
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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