poaching
nounUK /ˈpəʊtʃɪŋ/
US /ˈpoʊtʃɪŋ/
Poaching is the illegal act of hunting or catching wild animals.
The rangers arrested the men for poaching elephants in the national park.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Cooking food gently in a small amount of liquid that is just below boiling.
She made poached eggs for breakfast by poaching them in simmering water.
3. Taking something that belongs to someone else, often unfairly or secretly.
The company accused its rival of poaching its best employees.
4. Trespassing on someone's land to catch fish or game illegally.
The farmer set traps to stop poaching on his private lake.