poach
1 of 1verb/poʊtʃ/
Forms:poaches,poaching,poached,poached
1
to illegally hunt, catch, or fish on another person's property or in prohibited areas
C2transitive- The authorities apprehended a group of individuals who were attempting to poach endangered species in the wildlife sanctuary.
- The poachers were caught with illegal traps, evidence of their attempts to poach birds in the conservation area.
- The hunters were arrested for attempting to poach deer on private land without permission.
- The wildlife sanctuary implemented strict measures to deter individuals from attempting to poach turtles during nesting season.
- Rangers caught individuals using prohibited nets to poach crabs in the ecologically sensitive mangrove area.
2
to cook food, especially fish, in a small amount of boiling water or another liquid
B2transitive- She decided to poach the eggs for a healthier breakfast option.
- The recipe suggested poaching the chicken in broth for extra flavor.
- He learned how to poach salmon in white wine for a delicate taste.
- To poach the pears, simmer them gently in a spiced syrup.
- It's important not to let the water boil when you poach eggs, to maintain their shape.