broach
/broʊtʃ/
verb
- To bring up a topic for discussion, especially a difficult or sensitive one.
- He waited until dinner was over to broach the issue of money.
- It was hard to broach the topic of his grades with him.
- She decided to broach the subject of moving to a new city.
- To pierce or open a container, such as a cask or barrel, to draw out the contents.
- He learned how to broach a cask without spilling the liquid.
- The winemaker will broach the barrel to sample the wine.
- They used a special tool to broach the keg of ale.
noun
- A tool used for enlarging or shaping holes in metal or wood.
- The machinist used a broach to smooth the inside of the pipe.
- The set of broaches was kept in a leather roll.
- He selected a broach with the correct size for the job.
- A decorative pin or clasp worn on clothing; a brooch.
- She fastened a silver broach to her scarf.
- He gave her a broach as a birthday gift.
- The antique broach was shaped like a flower.