verb (past and past participlebroached, present participlebroach·ing, 3rd person present singularbroach·es)
Definition:
1. transitive verb bring up difficult subject: to introduce a subject for discussion, usually one that is awkward He finally broached the question of the loan.
2. transitive verb open container: to open a container for the first time
3. transitive verb pierce cask: to make a hole in a cask to draw off liquid
4. transitive verb bore hole: to make or enlarge a hole in something
5. intransitive verb navy come through surface of water: to break the surface of water from below without completely emerging
(
refers to submarines
)
6. intransitive verb nautical turn sideways to wind: to be turned broadside to the wind, e.g. by heavy seas, with a risk of capsizing
(
refers to boats
)
noun (pluralbroach·es)
Definition:
1. tool for holes: a tool for enlarging holes
2. tool for piercing casks: a tool used for making holes in casks
3. roasting spit: a spit for roasting meat over a fire
