poached Meaning & Definition
/pəʊtʃt/
What Does Poached Mean?
As a verb, poached means simple past and past participle of poach. As an adjective, it means Cooked by poaching.
Word Facts for Poached
| Part of speech | verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //pəʊtʃt// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | cooked, stewed and boiled |
| Comparative / superlative | more poached, most poached |
Poached Definition (Verb)
- simple past and past participle of poach
Poached as an Adjective
- Cooked by poaching.
- Obtained by poaching.
Verb
- To cook something in simmering liquid.
- To be cooked in simmering liquid
- To become soft or muddy.
- To make soft or muddy.
Cattle coming to drink had punched and poached the river bank into a mess of mud.
- To stab; to pierce; to spear, as fish.
- To force, drive, or plunge into anything.
- To begin and not complete.
Verb
- To take game or fish illegally.
- To take anything illegally or unfairly.
- To entice (an employee or customer) to switch from a competing company to one's own.
Synonyms of Poached
Poached synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Poached
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Poached in a Sentence
Cattle coming to drink had punched and poached the river bank into a mess of mud.
Word Forms & Grammar
poached
poached (comparative more poached, superlative most poached)
Words That Rhyme With Poached
Poached Pronunciation
Poached is pronounced //pəʊtʃt// and has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Poached
Is poached a verb or an adjective?
Poached is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for poached?
You can replace poached with words such as cooked, stewed and boiled. See the full list of poached synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of poached?
The comparative form is more poached and the superlative form is most poached.