poacher

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noun (1)

poach·​er ˈpō-chər 

1

: one that trespasses or steals

2

: one who kills or takes wild animals (such as game or fish) illegally

poacher

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noun (2)

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: a covered pan containing a plate with depressions or shallow cups in each of which an egg can be cooked over steam rising from boiling water in the bottom of the pan

2

: a baking dish in which food (such as fish) can be poached

Examples of poacher in a Sentence

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Noun

Share [Findings] Interviews with reptile poachers in southwestern Balochistan indicated that the Caspian cobra, the desert monitor, the Iranian mastigure, Maynard’s longnose sand snake, the Persian spider gecko, and the Tartar sand boa were being captured for use by snake charmers. —Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper's Magazine, 17 July 2024

The dogs bay the sable, and then poachers move in with spears. —Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 11 July 2024

And Pepi wields sly movement and clever finishing as the best pure poacher of the bunch. —Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 23 June 2024

Conservationists have even resorted to dehorning rhinos themselves to try and keep them safe from poachers. —Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week Uk, theweek, 4 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

poach entry 2

Noun (2)

poach entry 1

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1574, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1861, in the meaning defined at sense 1