Definition of broach

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Broach (n.) A tool of steel, generally tapering, and of a polygonal form, with from four to eight cutting edges, for smoothing or enlarging holes in metal; sometimes made smooth or without edges, as for burnishing pivot holes in watches; a reamer. The broach for gun barrels is commonly square and without taper..

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Turnbroach :: Turnbroach (n.) A turnspit.
Abroach :: Abroach (v. t.) To set abroach; to let out, as liquor; to broach; to tap..
Broach :: Broach (n.) A clasp for fastening a garment. See Brooch.
Broach :: Broach (n.) A straight tool with file teeth, made of steel, to be pressed through irregular holes in metal that cannot be dressed by revolving tools; a drift..
Broach :: Broach (n.) A spire rising from a tower.
Broach :: Broach (n.) To open for the first time, as stores..
Broacher :: Broacher (n.) One who broaches, opens, or utters; a first publisher or promoter..
Broche :: Broche (n.) See Broach, n..
Broach :: Broach (n.) To tap; to pierce, as a cask, in order to draw the liquor. Hence: To let out; to shed, as blood..
Tame :: Tame (v. t.) To broach or enter upon; to taste, as a liquor; to divide; to distribute; to deal out..
Broach :: Broach (n.) To enlarge or dress (a hole), by using a broach..
Broach :: Broach (n.) To make public; to utter; to publish first; to put forth; to introduce as a topic of conversation.
Abroach :: Abroach (adv.) Hence: In a state to be diffused or propagated; afoot; astir.
Broaching :: Broaching (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Broac.
Combbroach :: Combbroach (n.) A tooth of a wool comb.
Broach :: Broach (n.) The stick from which candle wicks are suspended for dipping.
Broach :: Broach (n.) A tool of steel, generally tapering, and of a polygonal form, with from four to eight cutting edges, for smoothing or enlarging holes in metal; sometimes made smooth or without edges, as for burnishing pivot holes in watches; a reamer. The broach for gun barrels is commonly square and without taper..
Broach :: Broach (n.) An awl; a bodkin; also, a wooden rod or pin, sharpened at each end, used by thatchers..
Broach :: Broach (n.) To shape roughly, as a block of stone, by chiseling with a coarse tool..
Broacher :: Broacher (n.) A spit; a broach.
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