Meaning & use
poacher
A person who hunts, fishes, or catches wild animals illegally, often on someone else's land or in a protected area.
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Rangers patrol the reserve at night to catch poachers targeting endangered rhinos.
Local farmers reported poachers taking fish from the private stream without permission.
A note on using this word
Poacher specifically implies illegality, distinguishing it from a licensed hunter or fisher operating within the law.
Words with a similar meaning
illegal hunter
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A shallow pan with small cups used for cooking eggs gently in simmering water or steam.
She used an egg poacher to make perfectly round poached eggs for breakfast.
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