A Quick and Simple Dictionary

broach

1. Noun.  A series of chisel points mounted on one piece of steel. (rfex) .
2. Noun.  (alternative spelling of, brooch) .
3. Verb.  (transitive) To make a hole in, especially a cask of liquor, and put in a tap in order to draw the liquid.
4. Verb.  (transitive) To open, to make an opening into; to pierce.
5. Verb.  (transitive) (figuratively) To begin discussion about (something).
6. Verb.  (intransitive) To be turned sideways to oncoming waves, especially large or breaking waves.
7. Verb.  (transitive) To cause to turn sideways to oncoming waves, especially large or breaking waves.
8. Verb.  (transitive) To be overcome or submerged by a wave or surge of water.