BROACHED
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb
Definition of BROACHED
To make a hole in, especially a cask of liquor, and put in a tap in order to draw the liquid.
To open, to make an opening into; to pierce.
"French knights at Agincourt were unable to broach the English line."
To begin discussion about (something).
"I broached the subject of contraceptives carefully when the teenager mentioned his promiscuity."
To be turned sideways to oncoming waves, especially large or breaking waves.
"The small boat broached and nearly sank, because of the large waves."
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."
Examples of BROACHED in a Sentence
- "French knights at Agincourt were unable to broach the English line."
- "I broached the subject of contraceptives carefully when the teenager mentioned his promiscuity."
- "The small boat broached and nearly sank, because of the large waves."
- "Each time we came around into the wind, the sea broached our bow."
Word Details
Is BROACHED a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BROACHED is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: BROACHED uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BROACHED
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | r | o | a | c | h | e | d | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 16 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 17 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BROACHED
100 words from the letters in BROACHED
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How to Use BROACHED in Word Games
BROACHED is worth 16 points in Scrabble and 17 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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