varras — meaning in English

English meaning

• broach verb To bring up a sensitive or difficult topic for discussion.
• rotisserie verb To cook meat by turning it slowly on a rotating spit.
• skewer noun A thin metal or wooden rod used to hold pieces of food together while cooking.
• spit noun A thin rod used to skewer and rotate meat while it cooks over a fire.

Senses

varras is used for these senses in English:

• broach The stick from which candle wicks are suspended for dipping.
• skewer (chess) A scenario in which a piece attacks a more valuable piece which, if it moves aside, reveals a less valuable piece.

broach — full definition

1. verb To bring up a sensitive or difficult topic for discussion.
2. verb To pierce or tap something, especially a cask, in order to draw out liquid.

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