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intr. & tr.v. broached, broach·ing, broach·es Nautical To veer or cause to veer broadside to the wind and waves: tried to keep the boat from broaching to. [Probably from BROACH1.] |
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n. A piece of jewelry that is worn on a piece of clothing, attached with a pin that clasps shut. [Middle English broche, pointed tool, brooch, pin; see BROACH1.] |
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