poached

[poʊtʃt]

poached Definition

  • 1cooked gently in a small amount of liquid, such as water or milk
  • 2hunted or caught illegally

Using poached: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "poached" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The chef served poached eggs with toast for breakfast.

  • Example

    The poached salmon was delicious.

  • Example

    The police seized a shipment of poached ivory tusks.

  • Example

    Poaching wild animals is illegal in many countries.

poached Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for poached

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Summary: poached in Brief

The term 'poached' [poʊtʃt] has two distinct meanings. The first refers to a cooking method where food is gently cooked in a small amount of liquid, such as water or milk. For example, 'The chef served poached eggs with toast for breakfast.' The second meaning refers to hunting or catching animals illegally. For example, 'The police seized a shipment of poached ivory tusks.'

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