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Definition of broaching - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
communicationbeginning to address a sensitive issue
- Her broaching comments made the room tense.
- His broaching remarks opened up a difficult conversation.
- The broaching question made everyone uncomfortable.
Expressions with broaching
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machine tool using a toothed tool to remove material
The factory invested in a new broaching machine for precision work.
Origin of broaching
English, broach (to pierce)
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- French:délicat, ...
- German:ansprechend, ...
- Italian:delicato, ...
- Spanish:abordando temas sensibles, ...
- Portuguese:assunto delicado, ...
- Chinese:开始提出的, ...
- Japanese:デリケートな, ...
- Arabic:مُبَادِر, ...
- Hebrew:מַעֲלֶה, ...
- Russian:щекотливый, ...
- Ukrainian:делікатний, ...
- Hindi:संवेदनशील मुद्दों को उठाने वाला, ...
Definition of broach - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
start discussiontr. raise a sensitive or difficult subject for discussiontr.
- He decided to broach the topic of salary during the meeting..
2.
pierce containertr. Dated make a hole in a container to draw liquidtr. Dated
- He broached the cask to taste the wine.
3.
swimmingintr. Dated break the surface of the waterintr. Dated
- The submarine broached unexpectedly.
4.
nautical movementtr. Rare cause a vessel to turn sideways to wavestr. Rare
- The ship broached to in the storm.
Noun
1.
toolsTECH. long tapered toothed tool for enlarging holesTECH.
- He used a broach to enlarge the hole.
2.
jewelryDated decorative pin worn by womenDated
- She wore a beautiful broach on her dress.
3.
masonryDated UK broad chisel for cutting stoneDated UK
- He selected a broach for the stone-cutting task.
4.
caskDated tool for tapping casksDated
- The brewer used a broach to tap the barrel.
5.
architectureRare spire rising from a towerRare
- The church's broach was visible from afar.
6.
candle makingRare stick for suspending candle wicksRare
- Wicks were hung on the broach for dipping.
7.
cookingRare UK spit for cooking foodRare UK
- The meat was roasted on a broach over the fire.
8.
locksmithingRare pin in a lock entering the key's barrelRare
- The locksmith examined the broach in the lock.
9.
thatchingRare UK wooden rod or pin used by thatchersRare UK
- The thatcher secured the roof with a broach.
10.
stagRare UK spit-like start on a young stag's headRare UK
- The hunter noticed the broach on the young stag.
Images of broach
long tapered toothed tool for enlarging holes 
decorative pin worn by women 
broad chisel for cutting stone 
tool for tapping casks 
stick for suspending candle wicks 
spit for cooking food
Expressions with broach
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start talking about a topic, often a difficult one
She decided to broach the subject with her parents.
introduce a sensitive subject
He was unsure how to broach the topic of her lateness.
Origin of broach
Old French, brochier (to pierce)
Examples of broach in a sentence
It's never easy to broach such a personal topic. She broached the barrel to serve the ale. They broached the keg at the party. The whale broached beside the boat. A seal broached through the icy water. The yacht broached when hit by the large wave.
During the gale, the vessel broached unexpectedly. A broach was necessary for the metalwork project. The craftsman selected a broach for precision. The antique broach was passed down through generations. She pinned the broach to her scarf for a touch of elegance. The mason used a broach to shape the granite. A broach is essential for detailed stonework. He carefully selected a broach for the wine cask. The vintage broach was displayed in the museum. The ancient cathedral's broach was intricately designed. Tourists admired the broach from the town square. The artisan carefully placed each wick on the broach. During the workshop, the broach was passed around for inspection. The chef placed the chicken on a broach. A broach was used to cook the lamb. He noticed the broach was slightly worn. A replacement broach was needed for the old lock. He reached for a broach to finish the thatching. Without a broach, the roof couldn't be completed. The broach was barely visible on the stag's head. During the hunt, the broach indicated a young stag.
View all translations of broach
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- French:aborder, alésoir, ...
- German:ansprechen, Räumnadel, ...
- Italian:affrontare, alesatore, ...
- Spanish:abordar, escariador, ...
- Portuguese:abordar, ferramenta de brochamento, ...
- Chinese:提出, 扩孔器, ...
- Japanese:話を切り出す, ブローチ, ...
- Arabic:طَرَحَ, مِبْرَد, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַעֲלוֹת נוֹשֵׂא, מַבְרֵז, ...
- Russian:затронуть, развертка, ...
- Ukrainian:зачепити, розгортка, ...
- Hindi:मुद्दा उठाना, ब्रॉच, ...
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