noun Uncommon

poaching

Poaching (noun) means the illegal hunting, fishing, or collecting of wildlife or plants, especially protected species. Example: “Poaching has pushed the rhino population to the brink of extinction.”

noun

The illegal hunting, fishing, or collecting of wildlife or plants, especially protected species.

"Poaching has pushed the rhino population to the brink of extinction."

How to use poaching

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishIllegally taking wild animals or plants, usually from protected land or endangered species.

Common pairings

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Word forms

poachings plural

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Rhymes for poaching

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Frequently asked questions

What does “poaching” mean?

The word “poaching” means the illegal hunting, fishing, or collecting of wildlife or plants, especially protected species. In plain terms, illegally taking wild animals or plants, usually from protected land or endangered species.

How do you use “poaching” in a sentence?

Here is “poaching” used in a sentence: “Poaching has pushed the rhino population to the brink of extinction.”

What part of speech is “poaching”?

“Poaching” is a noun.

Is “poaching” a common word?

“Poaching” is an uncommon word in modern English.