roach

\ ˈrōch

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plural roach also roaches

Definition of roach

(Entry 1 of 4)

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)

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Definition of roach (Entry 2 of 4)

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

roach

roached; roaching; roaches

Definition of roach (Entry 3 of 4)

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

roach

Definition of roach (Entry 4 of 4)

2 : the butt of a marijuana cigarette

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“Roach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roach. Accessed 6 Aug. 2020.

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