to poach
Pronunciation
/ˈpoʊtʃ/

Definition & Meaning of "poach"in English

to poach
01

to illegally hunt, catch, or fish on another person's property or in prohibited areas

Transitive: to poach an animal
to poach definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
poach
3rd person singular
poaches
Past simple
poached
Past participle
poached
Examples
The authorities apprehended a group of individuals who were attempting to poach endangered species in the wildlife sanctuary.
02

to cook food, especially fish, in a small amount of boiling water or another liquid

Transitive: to poach food
to poach definition and meaning
Examples
She decided to poach the eggs for a healthier breakfast option.
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