noun
poacher
POH-chuh
Poacher (noun) means someone who illegally hunts or catches animals, especially protected wildlife. Example: “The documentary followed rangers tracking down a poacher in the reserve.”
noun
1
Someone who illegally hunts or catches animals, especially protected wildlife.
"The documentary followed rangers tracking down a poacher in the reserve."
2
A pan or device with cup-shaped compartments used to cook eggs over simmering water.
"She used an egg poacher to make perfectly round poached eggs."
How to use poacher
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person who illegally hunts protected animals, or a kitchen tool for cooking eggs.
Common pairings
convicted poacher
ivory poacher
egg poacher
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Word forms
- Plural
- poachers
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The documentary followed rangers tracking down a _____ in the reserve.
Etymology
From poach + -er, "one who poaches."
Synonyms
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sea poker
sea poacher
Rhymes for poacher
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What does “poacher” mean?
The word “poacher” means someone who illegally hunts or catches animals, especially protected wildlife. In plain terms, a person who illegally hunts protected animals, or a kitchen tool for cooking eggs.
How do you pronounce “poacher”?
“Poacher” is pronounced POH-chuh (/ˈpoʊ.t͡ʃɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “poacher” in a sentence?
Here is “poacher” used in a sentence: “The documentary followed rangers tracking down a poacher in the reserve.”
What part of speech is “poacher”?
“Poacher” is a noun.
How many meanings does “poacher” have?
“Poacher” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone who illegally hunts or catches animals, especially protected wildlife.
