Poacher Definition & Meaning

poacher
noun
  1. someone who hunts or fishes illegally on the property of another
  2. a cooking vessel designed to poach food (such as fish or eggs)
  3. small slender fish (to 8 inches) with body covered by bony plates; chiefly of deeper northern Pacific waters

"Poacher" in song lyrics

See how poacher is used in real songs:

  • "My old lady snow jumped off the poacher"
    Prime Suspects f/ Fiend, Snoop — My Old Lady
  • "egg poacher"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "poacher"

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