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broach 1. In quarrying, to free stone blocks from the ledge by cutting out the webbing between holes drilled close together in a row. 2. To finish a stone surface with broad diagonal parallel grooves cut by a pointed chisel. 3. A half pyramid above the corners of a square tower to provide a transition to an octagonal spire. 4. A spire sometimes springing from a tower without an intermediate parapet. 5. Any pointed ornamental structure. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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