abroach

a·broach

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-brohch]
- /əˈbroʊtʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uh-brohch]
- /əˈbroʊtʃ/

Definitions of abroach word

adjective abroach (of a cask, barrel, etc) tapped; broached 3
adverb abroach opened so that the liquid contents can come out; broached 3
adverb abroach in motion; astir 3
noun abroach (transitive, obsolete) To set abroach; to let out, as liquor; to broach; to tap. 1
verb abroach (Transitive Verb) OBS To set abroach; to let out, as liquor; to broach; to tap. 0
adjective abroach Tapped; broached. 0

See all 9 definitions of abroach

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Origin of abroach

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

First recorded in 1350-1400, abroach is from the Middle English word abroche. See a-1, broach

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Parts of speech for Abroach

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Abroach

abroach popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for abroach

adjective abroach

tapped — to draw liquid from (a vessel or container).
broached — Machinery. an elongated, tapered, serrated cutting tool for shaping and enlarging holes.

All 2 Synonyms of abroach