poach
verb (used with object)
to cook (eggs, fish, fruits, etc.) in a hot liquid that is kept just below the boiling point.
poachable
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a word derived from
poach.
Example Sentences
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“The dense bush makes it difficult and dangerous to be on foot as well as unlikely to encounter poachable animals,” Kerley said.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 22, 2018
“The dense bush makes it difficult and dangerous to be on foot as well as unlikely to encounter poachable animals,” Dr. Kerley said.
From New York Times ● Jun. 16, 2018
He took some meetings with potentially poachable outsiders like Megyn Kelly, a rising star on the Fox News Channel.
From New York Times ● Apr. 18, 2013
No one at Apple is likely poachable as they all have too many shares, options, and non-compete agreements.
From Forbes ● Oct. 12, 2011
If not this one, maybe another, because other top Premier League clubs will now think O'Neill is poachable.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 3, 2010
