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Poach

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ˈpoʊt͡ʃ

Definitions

  1. The act of taking something unfairly, as in tennis doubles where one player returns a shot that their partner was better placed to return.
  2. The act of cooking in simmering liquid.

Equivalents

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Examples

“Peaches are so perfect they need⟳ very little to make⟳ them extra special—just a quick poach in basil-scented rosé wine and a few adoring strawberries.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

Poached poached egg poached egg daisy Poacher poacher turned gamekeeper poacher's gun

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