Meaning of the word poach in English
What does poach mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
poach
US /poʊtʃ/
UK /poʊtʃ/
Verb
1.
2.
illegally hunt or catch (game or fish) on land that is not one's own or in contravention of official protection
Example:
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The gang was caught poaching deer in the national park.
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It's illegal to poach fish from this river.
3.
take (something) for one's own use in an unfair or surreptitious way
Example:
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The company tried to poach our best employees.
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They accused him of trying to poach their clients.
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