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broach

/bɹoʊt͡ʃ/ noun C2
  1. A series of chisel points mounted on one piece of steel. For example, the toothed stone chisel shown here.
  2. A broad chisel for stone-cutting.
  3. A spit for cooking food.
  4. An awl; a bodkin; also, a wooden rod or pin, sharpened at each end, used by thatchers.
  5. A spit-like start on the head of a young stag.
  6. The stick from which candle wicks are suspended for dipping.
  7. The pin in a lock which enters the barrel of the key.

Plural broaches

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