To cook in a hot liquid just below the boiling point, being careful to retain the shape of the food
If someone poaches an idea, they dishonestly or illegally use the idea. The opposition parties complained that the government had poached their ideas. = steal
To steal or pocket game, or to carry it away privately, as in a bag; to kill or destroy game contrary to law, especially by night; to hunt or fish unlawfully; as, to poach for rabbits or for salmon
In doubles, to hit a ball, usually with a volley, that would ordinarily have been played by the partner
If an organization poaches members or customers from another organization, they secretly or dishonestly persuade them to join them or become their customers. The company authorised its staff to poach customers from the opposition. allegations that it had poached members from other unions. = steal + poaching poach·ing The union was accused of poaching
When you poach an egg, you cook it gently in boiling water without its shell. Poach the eggs for 4 minutes He had a light breakfast of poached eggs and tea