A tool of
steel, generally tapering, and of a polygonal form, with from four to eight
cutting edges, for smoothing or enlarging holes in metal; sometimes made
smooth or without edges, as for burnishing pivot holes in watches; a
reamer. The broach for gun barrels is commonly square and without
taper.
A broad chisel for
stonecutting.
A spire rising from a
tower.
A clasp for fastening a garment. See
Brooch.
A spitlike start, on the head of a young
stag.
The stick from which candle wicks are suspended
for dipping.
The pin in a lock which enters the barrel of the
key.
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