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broddle

British  
/ ˈbrɒdəl /

verb

  1. dialect  (tr) to poke or pierce (something)

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Etymology

Origin of broddle

perhaps from bradawl

Example Sentences

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Nuttall recruited his driver, Michael Sode, and an ex-marine, Michael Broddle, to plant the devices.

From BBC

Similarly, Spurs should’ve signed Julian Broddle from Scunthorpe when they had Hoddle and Waddle.

From The Guardian

PC Julian Broddle's use of the class A substance came to light following a random drug and alcohol test.

From BBC

The hearing was told Mr Broddle, 52, tested positive for cocaine in March 2016 after providing a urine sample.

From BBC

Representing Mr Broddle, Sgt John Fox, from the South Yorkshire Police federation, said Mr Broddle had not attended as he was "embarrassed by his current situation".

From BBC