broaches

Opens for discussion

Broaches is the verb form of broach, meaning to bring up a subject for discussion, especially one that's difficult or sensitive: She finally broached the topic of money.

The word suggests opening something previously closed—like broaching a cask of wine by piercing it.

To broach is to make the first move toward addressing something: He's been afraid to broach the subject with his boss.

tools

pins

Pointed sewing fasteners

spitsExpels from mouth
reamersHole-widening implements
cuttersDevices for severing material

bits · awls · skewers · rotisserie · roasting · metalworking · enlarging · shaping · holes · boring

pierces

taps

Light repeated touches

puncturesPierces to make holes
opensAllows passage through
drillsRepetitive training routines

penetrates · perforates · casks · barrels · kegs · spigot · bung · wine · beer · corkscrew

introduces

raises

Lifts or increases

mentionsBrief verbal references
brings upIntroduces a subject
addressesLocations for correspondence

approaches · opens · initiates · proposes · suggests · ventures · airs · touches on · floats · presents

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pins

taps

raises

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