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Meaning
Noun
●
A
series
of
chisel
points
mounted
on one
piece
of
steel
. For
example
, the
toothed
stone
chisel
shown here.
●
In Masonry:
A
broad
chisel
for stone-cutting.
●
Alternative
spelling
of brooch
●
A
spit
for
cooking
food.
●
An
awl
; a
bodkin
; also, a
wooden
rod
or
pin
,
sharpened
at each end, used by thatchers.
●
In British English & Architecture:
A
spire
rising
from a tower.
●
A spit-like
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.
Verb
●
To
make a hole
in, especially a
cask
of
liquor
, and
put in
a
tap in
order to
draw
the liquid.
●
To
open
, to make an
opening
into; to pierce.
●
To
begin
discussion
about (something).
●
To be
turned
sideways to
oncoming
waves
, especially large or
breaking
waves
.
●
To cause to
turn
sideways to
oncoming
waves
, especially large or
breaking
waves
(usually
followed by
to; also figurative).
●
In Nautical:
To
break
the
surface
of the water.
Name
●
A surname.
●
Former
name
of Bharuch, India.
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