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broach 1. a long tapered toothed cutting tool for enlarging holes 2. a roof covering the corner triangle on the top of a square tower having an octagonal spire 3. a pin, forming part of some types of lock, that registers in the hollow bore of a key 4. a tool used for tapping casks broach [brōch] (mechanical engineering) A multiple-tooth, barlike cutting tool; the teeth are shaped to give a desired surface or contour, and cutting results from each tooth projecting farther than the preceding one. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Finally, the author broaches philosophical questions, such as whether the universe is infinite, whether nonhuman intelligent life might reach Earth, and whether time has an end. Content and behavior are just two--but highly important--areas she broaches. Vintage diamond floral broaches were stitched onto a ribbon designed by Fred Leighton and worn in Scarlett Johansson's hair. |
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