Broaching vs. Slotting — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Broaching and Slotting
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Broaching
To bring up (a subject) for discussion or debate.
Slotting
A narrow opening; a groove or slit
A slot for coins in a vending machine.
A mail slot.
Broaching
To announce
We broached our plans for the new year.
Slotting
A gap between a main and auxiliary airfoil to provide space for airflow and facilitate the smooth passage of air over the wing.
Broaching
To pierce in order to draw off liquid
Broach a keg of beer.
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Slotting
An assigned place in a sequence or schedule
A new time slot for a TV program.
Broaching
To draw off (a liquid) by piercing a hole in a cask or other container.
Slotting
A position of employment in an organization or hierarchy.
Broaching
To shape or enlarge (a hole) with a tapered, serrated tool.
Slotting
(Computers) An expansion slot.
Broaching
To veer or cause to veer broadside to the wind and waves
Tried to keep the boat from broaching to.
Slotting
(Informal) A slot machine designed for gambling
Lost $100 playing the slots.
Broaching
A tapered, serrated tool used to shape or enlarge a hole.
Slotting
(Football) A space or gap between an end and a tackle in an offensive line.
Broaching
The hole made by such a tool.
Slotting
(Sports) An unmarked area in front of the goal between the face-off circles on an ice hockey rink.
Broaching
A spit for roasting meat.
Slotting
To cut or make a slot or slots in.
Broaching
A mason's narrow chisel.
Slotting
To put into or assign to a slot.
Broaching
A gimlet for tapping or broaching casks.
Slotting
Present participle of slot
Broaching
Variant of brooch.
Slotting
Allocation to a slot
Broaching
Present participle of broach
Slotting
The act or process of making slots, or mortises.
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