abroach

a·broach

 (ə-brōch′)

adj.

1. Opened or positioned so that a liquid, such as wine, can be let out.

2. In a state of action; astir.

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[Middle English abroche : a-, on, in; see a-² + broche, a pointed object, spigot; see broach¹.]

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abroach

(əˈbrəʊtʃ)

adj

(postpositive) (of a cask, barrel, etc) tapped; broached

[C14: from Old French abrochier from a- to + brochier to broach¹]

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a•broach

(əˈbroʊtʃ)

adv., adj.

1. opened or tapped so that the contents can flow out; broached: The cask was set abroach.

2. astir; in circulation.

[1350–1400]

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Adj.

1.

abroach - of a cask or barrel; "the cask was set abroach" broached tapped - in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by piercing or drawing a plug; "latex from tapped rubber trees"

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