Background for broach

broach

/bɹəʊtʃ/ /bɹoʊtʃ/

Illustration broach - Image 1

noun

A series of chisel points mounted on one piece of steel. For example, the toothed stone chisel shown here.

Examples :

"The stonemason carefully selected his broach to begin shaping the intricate details of the statue. "

technical machine

Illustration broach - Image 1

noun

A broad chisel for stone-cutting.

Examples :

"The stonemason used the heavy broach to carefully chip away at the rough stone. "

technical utensil

Illustration broach - Image 1

noun

A spit for cooking food.

Examples :

"The chef carefully placed the chicken on the broach, ready to roast it over the fire. "

Illustration broach - Image 1

noun

An awl; a bodkin; also, a wooden rod or pin, sharpened at each end, used by thatchers.

Examples :

"The thatcher carefully selected a strong broach from his kit to secure the straw to the roof. "

Illustration broach - Image 1

noun

A spire rising from a tower.

Examples :

"The architect pointed to the church steeple, explaining the broach capped the tower with a smooth, octagonal pyramid. "

Illustration broach - Image 1

noun

A spit-like start on the head of a young stag.

Examples :

"The young stag had a small, white broach on its forehead. "

animal body appearance

Illustration broach - Image 1

noun

The stick from which candle wicks are suspended for dipping.

Examples :

"The candle maker carefully dipped the wick into the melted wax, using the wooden broach to hold it in place. "

Illustration broach - Image 1

noun

The pin in a lock which enters the barrel of the key.

Examples :

"The lock on my locker wouldn't open because the broach was jammed. "

part technical machine

Illustration broach - Image 1

Illustration broach - Image 2

verb

To make a hole in, especially a cask of liquor, and put in a tap in order to draw the liquid.

Examples :

"The bartender broached the keg of beer so everyone could start drinking. "

drink utensil food

Illustration broach - Image 1

Illustration broach - Image 2

verb

To open, to make an opening into; to pierce.

Examples :

"French knights at Agincourt were unable to broach the English line."

Illustration broach - Image 1

Illustration broach - Image 2

verb

To begin discussion about (something).

Examples :

"I broached the subject of contraceptives carefully when the teenager mentioned his promiscuity."

communication language

Illustration broach - Image 1

noun

A piece of women’s ornamental jewellery having a pin allowing it to be fixed to garments worn on the upper body.

Examples :

"She fastened the silver broach to the lapel of her jacket. "

appearance wear item style

Illustration broach - Image 1

noun

A painting all of one colour, such as a sepia painting.

Examples :

"While the artist experimented with vibrant colours, his most successful piece was a subtle broach in shades of grey, capturing the melancholic mood perfectly. "

Illustration broach - Image 1

Illustration broach - Image 2

verb

To be turned sideways to oncoming waves, especially large or breaking waves.

Examples :

"The small boat broached and nearly sank, because of the large waves."

nautical sailing

Illustration broach - Image 1

Illustration broach - Image 2

verb

To cause to turn sideways to oncoming waves, especially large or breaking waves (usually followed by to; also figurative).

Examples :

"Each time we came around into the wind, the sea broached our bow."

nautical sailing ocean vehicle