Definition of POACHING

poaching

Plural: poachings

Noun

  • cooking in simmering liquid
  • Illegal procurement of protected wildlife such as fish, game, logging, or plant collecting.

Verb

  • hunt illegally
    • "people are poaching elephants for their ivory"
  • cook in a simmering liquid
  • present participle and gerund of poach

Synonyms

poach

Scrabble Score: 16

poaching: valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
poaching: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
poaching: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 19

poaching is a valid Words With Friends word