poached; poaching; poaches
Definition of poach
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to cook in simmering liquid
poach
verb (2)poached; poaching; poaches
Definition of poach (Entry 2 of 2)
1 : to encroach upon especially for the purpose of taking something
2 : to trespass for the purpose of stealing game also : to take game or fish illegally
1 : to trespass on
a field poached too frequently by the amateur — The Times Literary Supplement (London)
2a : to take (game or fish) by illegal methods
b : to appropriate (something) as one's own
c : to attract (someone, such as an employee or customer) away from a competitor
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The first known use of poach was in the 15th century
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