1. the illegal hunting or catching of wild animals on someone else’s land or in violation of official protection
2. a cooking method where food is gently simmered in liquid at a temperature below boiling
Usage: culinary
3. the act of unfairly taking or stealing something that belongs to someone else
Usage: figurative

Examples

• Poaching of elephants for ivory has devastated populations across Africa.
• The park rangers work to prevent poaching in the wildlife preserve.
• Poaching eggs requires careful temperature control to avoid overcooking.
• She learned the technique of poaching fish from her grandmother.
• The company accused its competitor of poaching their best employees.
• Poaching customers from rival businesses is considered unethical.
• The chef demonstrated proper poaching methods for delicate proteins.