poach

[ pohch ]

/ poʊtʃ /

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verb (used without object)

to trespass, especially on another's game preserve, in order to steal animals or to hunt.

to take game or fish illegally.

(of land) to become broken up or slushy by being trampled.

(in tennis, squash, handball, etc.) to play a ball hit into the territory of one's partner that is properly the partner's ball to play.

Informal. to cheat in a game or contest.

verb (used with object)

to trespass on (private property), especially in order to hunt or fish.

to steal (game or fish) from another's property.

to take without permission and use as one's own: to poach ideas; a staff poached from other companies.

to break or tear up by trampling.

to mix with water and reduce to a uniform consistency, as clay.

Origin of poach

1520–30; earlier: to shove, thrust <Middle French pocher to gouge <Germanic; akin to poke¹

OTHER WORDS FROM poach

poach·a·ble, adjective

Words nearby poach

pnxt., Pnyx, po, POA, poaceous, poach, poacher, poaching, poachy, POB, Pobeda Peak

Definition for poach (2 of 2)

poach²

[ pohch ]

/ poʊtʃ /

verb (used with object)

to cook (eggs, fish, fruits, etc.) in a hot liquid that is kept just below the boiling point.

Origin of poach

1350–1400; Middle English poche<Middle French pocher literally, to bag (the yolk inside the white), derivative of poche bag (French poche pocket) <Middle Dutch pokepoke²

OTHER WORDS FROM poach

poach·a·ble, adjective

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Example sentences from the Web for poach

Both are models for the type of newsperson Al Jazeera is trying to poach.
The Al Jazeera Charm Offensive|David Freedlander|March 20, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Indeed, there will be lots of clients and agents and turf to poach or protect if this deal goes through.
Hollywood's Coming Culture Clash|Kim Masters|March 25, 2009|DAILY BEAST
No doubt there is game; and I was told at home there are no game laws—so I might poach at pleasure.
The Maroon|Mayne Reid
I thought it was you who were going to poach, and its been me!
The House of Defence v. 1|E. F. Benson

To poach on his own property appealed to his sense of humour.
The Flaming Jewel|Robert W. Chambers
Put in a saucepan with some boiling water a tablespoonful of vinegar and a pinch of salt, in which poach eight eggs.
French Dishes for American Tables|Pierre Caron
The batter will poach in soft, curdled lumps in the clear soup.
Practical Italian Recipes for American Kitchens|Julia Lovejoy Cuniberti

British Dictionary definitions for poach (1 of 2)

poach¹

/ (pəʊtʃ) /

verb

to catch (game, fish, etc) illegally by trespassing on private property

to encroach on or usurp (another person's rights, duties, etc) or steal (an idea, employee, etc)

tennis badminton to take or play (shots that should belong to one's partner)

to break up (land) into wet muddy patches, as by riding over it, or (of land) to become broken up in this way

(intr) (of the feet, shoes, etc) to sink into heavy wet ground

Word Origin for poach

C17: from Old French pocher, of Germanic origin; compare Middle Dutch poken to prod; see poke 1

British Dictionary definitions for poach (2 of 2)

poach²

/ (pəʊtʃ) /

verb

to simmer (eggs, fish, etc) very gently in water, milk, stock, etc

Word Origin for poach

C15: from Old French pochier to enclose in a bag (as the yolks are enclosed by the whites); compare poke ²

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单词	poach
释义	poach ¹ [ pohch ] / poʊtʃ / SEE SYNONYMS FOR poach ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used without object) to trespass, especially on another's game preserve, in order to steal animals or to hunt. to take game or fish illegally. (of land) to become broken up or slushy by being trampled. (in tennis, squash, handball, etc.) to play a ball hit into the territory of one's partner that is properly the partner's ball to play. Informal. to cheat in a game or contest. verb (used with object) to trespass on (private property), especially in order to hunt or fish. to steal (game or fish) from another's property. to take without permission and use as one's own: to poach ideas; a staff poached from other companies. to break or tear up by trampling. to mix with water and reduce to a uniform consistency, as clay. Origin of poach ¹ 1520–30; earlier: to shove, thrust <Middle French pocher to gouge <Germanic; akin to poke¹ OTHER WORDS FROM poach poach·a·ble, adjective Words nearby poach pnxt., Pnyx, po, POA, poaceous, poach, poacher, poaching, poachy, POB, Pobeda Peak Definition for poach (2 of 2) poach² [ pohch ] / poʊtʃ / verb (used with object) to cook (eggs, fish, fruits, etc.) in a hot liquid that is kept just below the boiling point. Origin of poach ² 1350–1400; Middle English poche<Middle French pocher literally, to bag (the yolk inside the white), derivative of poche bag (French poche pocket) <Middle Dutch pokepoke² OTHER WORDS FROM poach poach·a·ble, adjective Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for poach Both are models for the type of newsperson Al Jazeera is trying to poach. The Al Jazeera Charm Offensive\|David Freedlander\|March 20, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Indeed, there will be lots of clients and agents and turf to poach or protect if this deal goes through. Hollywood's Coming Culture Clash\|Kim Masters\|March 25, 2009\|DAILY BEAST No doubt there is game; and I was told at home there are no game laws—so I might poach at pleasure. The Maroon\|Mayne Reid I thought it was you who were going to poach, and its been me! The House of Defence v. 1\|E. F. Benson To poach on his own property appealed to his sense of humour. The Flaming Jewel\|Robert W. Chambers Put in a saucepan with some boiling water a tablespoonful of vinegar and a pinch of salt, in which poach eight eggs. French Dishes for American Tables\|Pierre Caron The batter will poach in soft, curdled lumps in the clear soup. Practical Italian Recipes for American Kitchens\|Julia Lovejoy Cuniberti British Dictionary definitions for poach (1 of 2) poach¹ / (pəʊtʃ) / verb to catch (game, fish, etc) illegally by trespassing on private property to encroach on or usurp (another person's rights, duties, etc) or steal (an idea, employee, etc) tennis badminton to take or play (shots that should belong to one's partner) to break up (land) into wet muddy patches, as by riding over it, or (of land) to become broken up in this way (intr) (of the feet, shoes, etc) to sink into heavy wet ground Word Origin for poach C17: from Old French pocher, of Germanic origin; compare Middle Dutch poken to prod; see poke 1 British Dictionary definitions for poach (2 of 2) poach² / (pəʊtʃ) / verb to simmer (eggs, fish, etc) very gently in water, milk, stock, etc Word Origin for poach C15: from Old French pochier to enclose in a bag (as the yolks are enclosed by the whites); compare poke ² Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Content related to poach Learn The Elephant Words You’ll Never Forget (And Help WWF Save A Pachyderm Or Two)An elephant never forgets, and we shouldn't forget about them, either. Learn about the threats to survival elephants and other animals face with this list of important words—and what World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is doing to help. READ MORE Words related to poach smuggle, pilfer, intrude, filch, rob, plunder, appropriate, encroach, steal
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poach

verb (used without object)

verb (used with object)

Origin of poach

OTHER WORDS FROM poach

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Definition for poach (2 of 2)

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Example sentences from the Web for poach

British Dictionary definitions for poach (1 of 2)

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