poached Synonyms
poached Meaning
Wordnet
poached (s)
cooked in hot water
Webster
poached (imp. & p. p.)
of Poach
poached Sentence Examples
- The chef poached the eggs delicately in simmering water until their yolks were lusciously runny.
- The poacher crept silently through the marsh, hoping to secure a tempting quarry.
- The rare, endangered orchids were poached from their natural habitat by ruthless collectors.
- The librarian poached books from another branch without permission, eager to read them first.
- The company poached the talented engineer from their rival, enticing him with a generous salary package.
- The smuggler's ship was seized by authorities for poaching illicit goods from foreign shores.
- The poached pears were served with a drizzle of warm caramel sauce, creating a heavenly dessert.
- The poached salmon was flaky and tender, releasing its delicate flavor with every bite.
- The farmer's chickens had been poached by a sly fox, leaving him distraught and without his livelihood.
- The scout was poached from the enemy camp, providing valuable intelligence and turning the tide of battle.
FAQs About the word poached
cooked in hot waterof Poach
boiled, stewed, steamed, parboiled, coddled,simmered,braised, smothered, pressure-cooked, reboiled
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The chef poached the eggs delicately in simmering water until their yolks were lusciously runny.
The poacher crept silently through the marsh, hoping to secure a tempting quarry.
The rare, endangered orchids were poached from their natural habitat by ruthless collectors.
The librarian poached books from another branch without permission, eager to read them first.
