BROOCH Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word brooch. (close relations)
Definition of BROOCH
Best Alternative Words for BROOCH
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clasp | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a fastener (as a buckle or hook) that is used to hold two things together • the act of grasping verb • hold firmly and tightly • fasten with or as if with a brooch • fasten with a buckle or buckles • grasp firmly | ||||||||
accessory | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing • a supplementary component that improves capability • someone who helps another person commit a crime adjective satellite • aiding and abetting in a crime • furnishing added support | ||||||||
badge | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.) • any feature that is regarded as a sign of status (a particular power or quality or rank) verb • put a badge on | ||||||||
fastening | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place • the act of fastening things together | ||||||||
fibula | nounn | |||||||
noun • the outer and thinner of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle | ||||||||
jewelry | nounn | |||||||
noun • an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems) | ||||||||
ornament | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • something used to beautify verb • make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. • be an ornament to | ||||||||
pin | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment • a number you choose and use to gain access to various accounts • when a wrestler's shoulders are forced to the mat • small markers inserted into a surface to mark scores or define locations etc. • informal terms for the leg • axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns • cylindrical tumblers consisting of two parts that are held in place by springs; when they are aligned with a key the bolt can be thrown • flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf green • a small slender (often pointed) piece of wood or metal used to support or fasten or attach things • a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing • a club-shaped wooden object used in bowling; set up in triangular groups of ten as the target verb • to hold fast or prevent from moving • attach or fasten with pins • pierce with a pin • (chess) immobilize a piece | ||||||||
breastpin | nounn | |||||||
noun • a decorative pin worn by women | ||||||||
broach | verbv | |||||||
noun • a decorative pin worn by women verb • bring up a topic for discussion |