broche

[ brohsh ]
/ broʊʃ /

noun

(in weaving tapestries) a device on which the filling yarn is wound, used as a shuttle in passing through the shed of the loom to deposit the yarn.

Origin of broche

1880–85; < French: spindle, a pointed instrument; see broach

Words nearby broche

broccoli, broccoli rabe, broccolini, broch, brochantite, broche, brochette, brocho, brochure, broché, brock

Definition for broche (2 of 3)

broché
[ broh-shey; French braw-shey ]
/ broʊˈʃeɪ; French brɔˈʃeɪ /

adjective

woven with a pattern; brocaded.

noun, plural bro·chés [broh-sheyz; French braw-shey] /broʊˈʃeɪz; French brɔˈʃeɪ/.

a pinstripe woven in the warp direction of fabric used in the manufacture of clothing.

Origin of broché

1470–80; < French, past participle of brocher to emboss (linen), weave (cloth) with a figure. See broach, brocade

Definition for broche (3 of 3)

à la broche
[ a la brawsh ]
/ a la brɔʃ /

French.

cooked on a skewer.

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British Dictionary definitions for broche

broché
/ (brəʊˈʃeɪ, French brɔʃe) /

adjective

woven with a raised design, as brocade

Word Origin for broché

C19: from French brocher to brocade, stitch; see broach 1