v. 1 raise for discussion. 2 pierce (a cask) to draw liquor. 3 open and start using. n. 1 bit for boring. 2 roastingspit. [Latin broccus projecting] broad /broad/ adj. 1 large in extent from one side to the other; wide. 2 in breadth (two metres broad). 3 extensive (broad acres). 4 full and clear (broad daylight). 5 explicit (broad hint). 6 general (broad intentions, facts). 7 tolerant, liberal (broad view). 8 coarse (broad humour). 9 markedly regional (broad Scots). n. 1 broad part (broad of the back). 2 US slang woman. 3 (the Broads) large areas of water in E. Anglia, formed where rivers widen.
