Associations to the word «Broach»

BROACH, noun. A series of chisel points mounted on one piece of steel.

BROACH, noun. (masonry) A broad chisel for stone-cutting.

BROACH, noun. Alternative spelling of brooch

BROACH, noun. A spit for cooking food.

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

BROACH, noun. (architecture) (UK) (dialect) A spire rising from a tower.

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

BROACH, noun. The stick from which candle wicks are suspended for dipping.

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

BROACH, verb. (transitive) To make a hole in, especially a cask of liquor, and put in a tap in order to draw the liquid.

BROACH, verb. (transitive) To open, to make an opening into; to pierce.

BROACH, verb. ​ (transitive) (figuratively) To begin discussion about (something).

BROACH, verb. (intransitive) To be turned sideways to oncoming waves, especially large or breaking waves.

BROACH, verb. (transitive) To cause to turn sideways to oncoming waves, especially large or breaking waves.

BROACH, verb. (transitive) To be overcome or submerged by a wave or surge of water.

BROACH TO, verb. (nautical) To incline suddenly to windward, so as to lay the sails aback, and expose the vessel to the danger of oversetting.

BROACH, noun. A decorative pin worn by women.

BROACH, verb. Bring up a topic for discussion.