How do you use Broch in a sentence? See 10+ example sentences showing how this word appears in different contexts, plus the exact meaning.
Broch in a sentence
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Broch meaning
A type of Iron Age stone tower with hollow double-layered walls found on Orkney, Shetland, in the Hebrides and parts of the Scottish mainland.
Using Broch
- The main meaning on this page is: A type of Iron Age stone tower with hollow double-layered walls found on Orkney, Shetland, in the Hebrides and parts of the Scottish mainland.
- In the example corpus, broch often appears in combinations such as: the broch, broch will, broch and.
Context around Broch
- Average sentence length in these examples: 21.7 words
- Position in the sentence: 7 start, 7 middle, 6 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Broch
- In this selection, "broch" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 21.7 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, lally, age, new, farm, striker and sub stand out and add context to how "broch" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include a new broch will preserve and against the broch. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "broch" sits close to words such as aar, abdulla and abimbola, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with broch
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Lismore is rich in historical sites – including an Iron Age broch. (11 words)
The Broch take on Formartine United at Mackessack Park, Rothes, in today’s showpiece. (14 words)
In a March 2017 file photo, a goat relaxes at Lally Broch Farm in Frankfort. (15 words)
The home underdogs went in pursuit of a third but Broch sub Sean Butcher had only been on the park for five minutes when he fired his team back in front. (31 words)
An end to a six-month break between seasons is in sight for the Broch and Cowie says his players are eager to get going after their long lay-off. (30 words)
Locos are in pole position in the race for second, albeit having played a considerable number of games more than their rivals – including the Broch – for the runner-up spot. (30 words)
Example sentences (20)
In a March 2017 file photo, a goat relaxes at Lally Broch Farm in Frankfort.
Lismore is rich in historical sites – including an Iron Age broch.
Meanwhile, Fraserburgh assistant manager James Duthie believes the encounter will be a good test for the Broch.
The Broch are 11 points behind leaders Brechin City and second-placed Buckie Thistle, but Buchan is keen to finish the league campaign strongly.
The Broch striker then almost made it three just before the break, but Macleod saved his effort.
I have rounded up my favourite spots for breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks and more in the Broch.
The home underdogs went in pursuit of a third but Broch sub Sean Butcher had only been on the park for five minutes when he fired his team back in front.
An end to a six-month break between seasons is in sight for the Broch and Cowie says his players are eager to get going after their long lay-off.
As well as a thrilling exercise in experimental archaeology, the construction of a new broch will preserve and promote the skills of drystone dyking, says McElroy.
Inverurie boss Andy Low knows the Broch will be formidable opponents, but is looking forward to the tie and challenges ahead in the new campaign.
It was to our mini-bamboo rods, what the Broch purse-seiner was to the Scalpay ring-netter.
Locos are in pole position in the race for second, albeit having played a considerable number of games more than their rivals – including the Broch – for the runner-up spot.
Paul Young broke the deadlock for the Broch with a long-range strike that flew into the top corner with 15 minutes remaining.
After leaving school, he stayed in the Broch, becoming a French and German teacher at the Dennyduff Road secondary before becoming a head teacher in Moray.
Broch boss Mark Cowie said: “It was an error (Tait’s drop for the first goal), but these things happen.
Broch told the jury Lake like to make such statements in order to shock people.
The Broch take on Formartine United at Mackessack Park, Rothes, in today’s showpiece.
The Broch will bid to do that on Saturday when they take on Junior side Auchinleck Talbot at Bellslea in round three.
United player-manager Paul Lawson is looking forward to working with Norris and was happy with his display in Saturday’s win against the Broch.
A few may be earlier, notably the one proposed for Old Scatness Broch in Shetland, where a sheep bone dating to 390–200 BC has been reported.
Common combinations with broch
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: