Poacher

Pronunciation: /ˈpoʊtʃər/

Definitions of poacher

noun a person who illegally hunts or catches animals, typically for food or profit

Example Sentences

A1 A poacher is someone who hunts animals illegally.

A2 The poacher was caught in the act by the park ranger.

B1 The poacher was fined for hunting without a license.

B2 The poacher was skilled at evading the authorities.

C1 The poacher's illegal activities were finally brought to justice.

C2 The poacher's actions led to the decline of endangered species in the region.

Examples of poacher in a Sentence

formal The poacher was apprehended by the authorities for illegally hunting endangered species.

informal Did you hear about the poacher who got caught in the national park?

slang That poacher is always sneaking around trying to hunt without a permit.

figurative In the business world, a poacher is someone who tries to steal clients from a competitor.

Grammatical Forms of poacher

• past tense: poached
• plural: poachers
• comparative: more poacher
• superlative: most poacher
• present tense: poaches
• future tense: will poach
• perfect tense: has poached
• continuous tense: is poaching
• singular: poacher
• positive degree: poacher
• infinitive: to poach
• gerund: poaching
• participle: poaching

Origin and Evolution of poacher

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'poacher' originated in England.

Evolution of the word: Originally referred to someone who illegally hunted game on someone else's land, but has evolved to also include those who illegally fish or hunt wildlife.