Background for broaching

broaching

/ˈbɹoʊtʃɪŋ/ /ˈbɹoʊtʃɪn/

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verb

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

Examples :

"The vintner was carefully broaching the wine barrel to sample the year's vintage. "

drink utensil action

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verb

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

Examples :

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

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verb

To begin discussion about (something).

Examples :

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

communication language action

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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

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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 vehicle