roach

noun \ ˈrōch \

Definition of roach

plural roach also roaches

1 : a silver-green European freshwater cyprinid fish (Rutilus rutilus); also : any of various related fishes (such as some shiners)

2 : any of several American freshwater sunfishes (family Centrarchidae)

Origin and Etymology of roach

Middle English roche, from Anglo-French roche, rosse

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First Known Use: 13th century

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roach

noun

Definition of roach

1 : a curved cut in the edge of a sail to prevent chafing or to secure a better fit

2 : a roll of hair brushed straight back from the forehead or side of the head

Origin and Etymology of roach

origin unknown

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First Known Use: 1794

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roach

verb

Definition of roach

transitive verb

1 : to cut so that the remainder stands upright

roach a horse's mane

2 : to cause to arch; specifically : to brush (the hair) in a roach —often used with up

First Known Use of roach

1803

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roach

noun

Definition of roach

1 : cockroach

2 : the butt of a marijuana cigarette

Origin and Etymology of roach

by shortening

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First Known Use: 1822

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noun \ ˈrōch \

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medical Definition of roach

: cockroach

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