roach

/ɹˈə‍ʊt‍ʃ/

/ˈɹoʊtʃ/

Roach

any of numerous chiefly nocturnal insects; some are domestic pests

synonyms : cockroach

European freshwater food fish having a greenish back

the butt of a marijuana cigarette

street names for flunitrazepan

synonyms : circle

a roll of hair brushed back from the forehead

to roach

MAIN VERB

cut the mane off (a horse)

comb (hair) into a roach

Examples

1. After a rigorous workout, Sarah felt as sound as a roach, ready to take on any challenge.

2. Despite his age, the elderly man's mind was sound as a roach, with a sharp memory and quick wit.

3. -Tree roaches at least.

4. Roaches have an open circulatory system.