1. Tige.
2. Agrafe.
ETYM Old Eng. broche, French broche, from Late Lat. brocca; prob. of Celtic origin; cf. W. proc thrust, stab, Gael. brog awl. Related to Brooch.
(Irregular plural: broaches).
ETYM Old Eng. pinne, as. pinn a pin, peg.
1. A piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment.
2. A small slender (often pointed) piece of wood or metal used to support or fasten or attach things, especially in sewing.
3. Flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf green; SYN. flag.
4. Informal terms of the leg; SYN. peg, stick.
5. Two-part cylindrical tumblers held in place by springs; when they are aligned with a key the bolt can be thrown.
Procédé de tissage.
Bijou
(Homonym: broach).
(Irregular plural: brooches).
A decorative pin worn by women; SYN. broach, breastpin.
An ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck.