poacher
1 of 2noun (1)
poach·er ˈpō-chər 
1
: one that trespasses or steals
2
: one who kills or takes wild animals (such as game or fish) illegally
poacher
2 of 2noun (2)
1
: a covered pan containing a plate with depressions or shallow cups in each of which an egg can be cooked over steam rising from boiling water in the bottom of the pan
2
: a baking dish in which food (such as fish) can be poached
Word History
Etymology
Noun (1)
poach entry 2
Noun (2)
poach entry 1
First Known Use
Noun (1)
1574, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun (2)
1861, in the meaning defined at sense 1
poacher
noun
1
as in smuggler
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- smuggler
- rustler
- bandit
- pillager
- plunderer
- looter
- pirate
- highwayman
- kidnapper
- abductor
- ravisher
- pilferer
- footpad
- kidnaper
- pickpocket
- despoiler
- shoplifter
- carjacker
- mugger
- cutpurse
- hijacker
- burglar
- ransacker
- grafter
- kleptomaniac
- skyjacker
- embezzler
- housebreaker
- klepto
- cracksman
- sneak thief
- cat burglar
- safecracker
- picklock
- dip
2
as in hunter
Synonyms & Similar Words
- hunter
- fowler
- falconer
- huntsman
- birder
- trapper
- sportsman
- hawker
- huntress
- archer
- sportswoman
- nimrod
- hunter-gatherer
- gunner
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- nonhunter