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A Broach

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