broach

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   A series of chisel points mounted on one piece of steel. For example, the toothed stone chisel shown here.
2. 2
   A broad chisel for stone-cutting.
3. 3
   Alternative spelling of brooch.
4. 4
   A spit for cooking food.
5. 5
   An awl; a bodkin; also, a wooden rod or pin, sharpened at each end, used by thatchers.
6. 6
   A spire rising from a tower.
7. 7
   A spit-like start on the head of a young stag.
8. 8
   The stick from which candle wicks are suspended for dipping.
9. 9
   The pin in a lock which enters the barrel of the key.

Verb

1. 1
   To make a hole in, especially a cask of liquor, and put in a tap in order to draw the liquid.
2. 2
   To open, to make an opening into; to pierce.
3. 3
   To begin discussion about (something).
4. 4
   To be turned sideways to oncoming waves, especially large or breaking waves.
5. 5
   To cause to turn sideways to oncoming waves, especially large or breaking waves (usually followed by to; also figurative).
6. 6
   To break the surface of the water.

Proper noun

1. 1
   A surname.
2. 2
   Obsolete form of Bharuch.