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Broach

🔄 Synonyms of "Broach"

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WordDefinition
initiateverb(transitive) To begin; to start.
broochnounA piece of ornamental jewellery having a pin allowing it to be fixed to garments worn on the upper body.
breastpinnounAn ornamental pin attached to clothing in a person's upper chest area; a brooch.

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WordDefinition
broochnounA piece of ornamental jewellery having a pin allowing it to be fixed to garments worn on the upper body.
breastpinnounAn ornamental pin attached to clothing in a person's upper chest area; a brooch.
initiateverb(transitive) To begin; to start.
tackleverb(sports, countable) A play where a player attempts to take control over the ball from an opponent, as in rugby or football.
raiseverb(physical) To cause to rise; to lift or elevate.
touchnounPrimarily physical senses.
spirenoun(architecture) A tapering structure built on a roof or tower, especially as one of the central architectural features of a church or cathedral roof.
addressnounDirection.
addressingnounA process of putting a person's name and address on an item of mail
discussverb(transitive) To converse or debate concerning a particular topic.
mentionverbA speaking or noticing of anything, usually in a brief or cursory manner.
referverb(transitive) To direct the attention of (someone toward something)
treatverb(transitive) To entertain with food or drink, especially at one's own expense; to show hospitality to; to pay for as celebration or reward.
tacklingnounThe process by which something is tackled or dealt with.
cope chiselnounA narrow chisel adapted for cutting a groove.
butt chiselnounA short chisel with beveled sides and straight edge for creating joints.
slicknounA covering of liquid, particularly oil.
hot chiselnounA chisel designed to cut metal that has been heated in a forge.
jaggernounA jagging iron used for crimping pies, cakes, etc.
tranchetnounA Neolithic flint chisel produced by the removal of a thick flake at a right angle to the main axis of the tool

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