What does POACH mean?

Parts of Speech:

Verb

Definitions:

1. To cook an egg without its shell in boiling water
2. To hunt or catch game or fish illegally
3. To take or appropriate something unfairly or illegally
4. To encroach or infringe upon someone elses territory or area of expertise

Pronunciations:

• US: /poʊtʃ/
• UK: /pəʊtʃ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "poach" comes from the Middle French word "pocher," meaning "to enclose in a bag." The cooking sense of the word originated in the 15th century, while the hunting sense dates back to the 17th century. The term is commonly used in the context of cooking, hunting, and illegal activities, and has also been used metaphorically to describe encroaching on someone elses territory.

Synonyms:

• Cook
• Simmer
• Steep
• Illegally hunt
• Trap
• Snare
• Appropriate
• Embezzle
• Seize

Related Words:

• Coach
• Roach
• Beach
• Teach
• Leach

Example Sentences:

1. She decided to poach the eggs for breakfast.
2. The authorities caught several individuals poaching deer in the national park.
3. The company was accused of poaching its competitors clients.
4. The new employee was poaching on the territory of his more experienced colleagues.