Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
poach
verb
/pōch/
Definition
To illegally hunt or fish on someone else’s land or in protected areas.
Examples
- They were caught trying to poach deer in the national park.
- The company faced backlash for poaching talent from its competitors.
- She prefers to poach eggs for breakfast rather than fry them.
Meaning
The act of taking fish or game from their natural habitat without permission, often to gather resources unlawfully.
Synonyms
- snatch
- steal
- take
- illegally hunt
- capture
