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)

1

: 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

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The thriller, which stars Marc Bessant and Jason Williamson and is the directorial debut of filmmaker John Minton, is set against the backdrop of the 1990s rave culture where two men – one a thief and one a poacher – must use their wits to survive. —Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2025

But the 28-minute short offers a few jarring moments — especially the sequence in which a poacher suddenly whips out a chainsaw, using it to do the unspeakable. —Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2025

Initially, officers announced a $10,000 cash reward for anyone who had information that could lead to the arrest or citation of the poacher, officials said. —Paloma Chavez, Sacramento Bee, 3 Jan. 2025

The South African story follows a young girl on a magical visit to a wildlife reserve that goes horribly wrong when she and the park ranger accompanying her are ambushed by poachers. —Addie Morfoot, Variety, 7 Feb. 2025

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

Rhymes for poacher

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