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Meaning of the word broach in English

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broach

US /broʊtʃ/
UK /broʊtʃ/
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Verb

1.

raise (a sensitive or difficult subject) for discussion

Example:
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He was afraid to broach the subject of money with his parents.
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It's time to broach the idea of a new project.
Synonym:
introducebring upmentionraisesuggest
2.

pierce (a cask) to draw liquor

Example:
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The innkeeper prepared to broach a new barrel of ale.
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They used a special tool to broach the wine barrel.

Noun

1.

a pointed tool for enlarging holes

Example:
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The carpenter used a broach to widen the hole for the dowel.
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The engineer selected the correct broach for the precision machining.
Synonym:
reamerdrillawl
2.

a decorative pin worn by women

Example:
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She wore a beautiful silver broach on her lapel.
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The antique broach was a family heirloom.
Synonym:
pinbrooch
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