BROACHING
9 letters · 2 syllables · verb
Definition of BROACHING
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 BROACHING 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 BROACHING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BROACHING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: BROACHING uses 9 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BROACHING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | r | o | a | c | h | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 20 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BROACHING
100 words from the letters in BROACHING
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How to Use BROACHING in Word Games
BROACHING is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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