poach¹ Definition
poach (pōc̸h)
transitive verb
to cook (fish, an egg without its shell, etc.) in water or other liquid near boiling point, or in a small receptacle placed over boiling water
Etymology: ME pochen < MFr pochier, to pocket < poche, pouch, pocket (< Frank *pokka, pocket: for IE base see poke): the yolk is “pocketed” in the white
poach² Definition
poach (pōc̸h)
transitive verb
- to soften, tear up, or make holes in (ground) by stamping; trample
- to mix with water until smooth
- to trespass on (private property), esp. for hunting or fishing
- to hunt or catch (game or fish) illegally, esp. by trespassing
- to take (anything) by unfair or illegal methods; steal
Etymology: Fr pocher < OFr pochier, to tread upon, intrude < MHG bochen, puchen, to strike upon, plunder, akin to poke
intransitive verb
- to sink into soft or wet earth when walking
- to become soggy or full of holes when trampled; turn into mud
- to hunt or fish illegally, esp. by trespassing on
- Racket Sports to return a shot near the net that was intended for one's partner in the back court
poach² Related Forms
poach′er noun
poach Synonyms
poach
v.
poach Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- staff: There were rules to prevent the poaching of NHS staff by private companies.
- wildlife: Listed as World Heritage in Danger in 1999 because of incursion by militias and poaching of wildlife.
- ground: To help minimize poaching of the ground in the autumn, the field was not plowed, simply disked.
Object
- pear: The poached pears, which can also be prepared in advance, are also easy to cook.
- egg: He may think he is a poached egg for all I know.
- haddock: We reserved a little of the poached haddock earlier.
- salmon: For example why not replace the Sunday roast with poached salmon instead.
- filet: For his main course, my guest chose the poached filet of hake, tarragon, mashed potato with a lobster velouté .
- cod: The food is top notch, with exquisite treats like Bayonne ham and figs or poached cod with saffron and chili.
Preposition: for
- ivory: Buffalo were the main target, while elephants were poached for ivory.
- minute: Can also be poached for 10-15 minutes in boiling water.
Modifying Another Word
- gently: Oh by the way, a gently poached ripe peach is much sharper than you expect.
- lightly: Lightly poach in shallow pan with rum - add water to keep pan wet.
- then: He had a hand in all three goals: setting up the opener for David O'Brien then poaching a second-half double himself.
- not: But what if you're not poached by an employer offering a decent relocation bonus?
- illegally: B ) Sack the manager and illegally poach the boss of your local rivals.
- perfectly: I cannot think that I have ever eaten such a perfectly poached pea.
Preposition: in
- wine: Salmon Filets poached in white wine served with Hollandaise Sauce and garnished with whole prawns.
- stock: Cooks Notes: " This chicken is poached in a light, aromatic stock, which makes it very versatile, " says Kylie.
- reserve: Some of the bikes are already in use by park rangers trying to reduce poaching in nature reserves.
Browse dictionary entries near poach
- ‹ Po Hai
- ‹ po-faced
- ‹ poète maudit
- ‹ Po Chu« -I
- ‹ po' boy
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