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poaching

/pəʊtʃɪŋ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does poaching mean?

noun, verb

The act of secretly taking someone, especially a person or animal, away from their home or place of work, often for the purpose of exploiting them. To cook food gently in liquid, typically at a low temperature.

Example

"The poaching of endangered species is a serious conservation issue."

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