BROACH
/bɹəʊtʃ/
6-letter word · 13 Scrabble points · 14 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of BROACH
noun
- A series of chisel points mounted on one piece of steel. For example, the toothed stone chisel shown here.
- A broad chisel for stone-cutting.
verb
- To make a hole in, especially a cask of liquor, and put in a tap in order to draw the liquid.
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To open, to make an opening into; to pierce.
"French knights at Agincourt were unable to broach the English line."
noun
- A piece of women’s ornamental jewellery having a pin allowing it to be fixed to garments worn on the upper body.
- A painting all of one colour, such as a sepia painting.
verb
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To be turned sideways to oncoming waves, especially large or breaking waves.
"The small boat broached and nearly sank, because of the large waves."
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To cause to turn sideways to oncoming waves, especially large or breaking waves (usually followed by to; also figurative).
"Each time we came around into the wind, the sea broached our bow."
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About the word BROACH
Is "BROACH" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "BROACH" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 13 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "BROACH" worth?
In Scrabble, "BROACH" is worth 13 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 14 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 39.
What does "BROACH" mean?
A series of chisel points mounted on one piece of steel. For example, the toothed stone chisel shown here.
Does "BROACH" have any anagrams?
No, "BROACH" has no anagrams in the ENABLE dictionary — it's the only word that can be formed from its exact letters.