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broach

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  1. express               
 
1. broach \'bro-ch\ n [ME broche, fr. MF, fr. (assumed) VL brocca, fr. L, 
   fem. of broc]cus projecting 1: any of various pointed or tapered tools, 
   implements, or parts : as  1a: a spit for roasting meat  1b: a tool for 
   tapping casks  2: BROOCH 
2. broach vt 1a: to pierce (as a cask) in order to draw the contents : TAP  
   1b: to open up or break into (as a mine or stores)  2: to shape or enlarge 
   (a hole) with a boring tool  3a: to make known for the first time  3b: to 
   open up (a subject) for discussion  : to break the surface from below  - 
   broach.er n
3. broach vb [perh. fr. 2broach] : to veer or yaw dangerously esp. in a 
   following sea so as to lie beam on  to the waves - used chiefly with to : 
   to cause (a boat) to broach