poach

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

transitive verb

to soften, tear up, or make holes in (ground) by stamping; trample
to mix with water until smooth
1. to trespass on (private property), esp. for hunting or fishing
2. to hunt or catch (game or fish) illegally, esp. by trespassing
to take (anything) by unfair or illegal methods; steal

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

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