Broach and Dive

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Broach verb - To penetrate the surface (as of water) from below.

Usage example: the immense whales broaching was a magnificent sight

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Dive is an antonym for broach.

Nearby Words: broached, broaching

Dive verb - To cast oneself head first into deep water.

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Broach is an antonym for dive.

Nearby Words: dived, diver, diving

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