(brōch) v.t.
1. To introduce or mention for the first time, as a subject.
2. To open for the first time, as a cask of wine.
3. To draw off; let out: to broach wine.
4. To dress or enlarge with a broach. [<noun]
—noun Mech. A pointed, tapering tool for boring or reaming; a reamer; also a spit. [<OF broche <Med. L brocca spike, spit, ult. <Celtic]

(brōch) v.t. & v.i.
To veer.
—to broach to Naut. To fall off with the wind, especially broadside to the wind and waves, and thus risk capsizing. [? <BROACH¹, v.]