poach (Meaning)
poach (v)
hunt illegally
cook in a simmering liquid
poach (v. & n.)
To cook, as eggs, by breaking them into boiling water; also, to cook with butter after breaking in a vessel.
To rob of game; to pocket and convey away by stealth, as game; hence, to plunder.
poach (v. i.)
To steal or pocket game, or to carry it away privately, as in a bag; to kill or destroy game contrary to law, especially by night; to hunt or fish unlawfully; as, to poach for rabbits or for salmon.
To become soft or muddy.
poach (v. t.)
To stab; to pierce; to spear, \as fish.
To force, drive, or plunge into anything.
To make soft or muddy by trampling
To begin and not complete.
Synonyms & Antonyms of poach
poach Sentence Examples
- The chef carefully poached the egg in simmering water, creating a delicate and runny yolk.
- The poachers stealthily approached the sleeping deer, intending to hunt it illegally.
- The recruiter tried to poach the talented engineer from his current employer.
- The salmon was poached in a court bouillon, resulting in a moist and flavorful dish.
- The rival company shamelessly poached the intellectual property of our research team.
- The poached egg glistened on the plate, promising a sumptuous breakfast.
- The poachers were apprehended before they could harm the endangered animals.
- The poacher's camp was hidden deep in the forest, far from prying eyes.
- The poached venison was a delicacy, despite its illicit origin.
- The poaching syndicate was dismantled after a lengthy investigation.
FAQs About the word poach
hunt illegally, cook in a simmering liquidTo cook, as eggs, by breaking them into boiling water; also, to cook with butter after breaking in a vessel., To rob o
boil, simmer,stew, coddle, parboil, steam,braise, smother, pressure-cook, fricassee
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The chef carefully poached the egg in simmering water, creating a delicate and runny yolk.
The poachers stealthily approached the sleeping deer, intending to hunt it illegally.
The recruiter tried to poach the talented engineer from his current employer.
The salmon was poached in a court bouillon, resulting in a moist and flavorful dish.
