C1nounenvironmentcrime
US/ˈpoʊ.tʃɪŋ/
UK/ˈpəʊ.tʃɪŋ/
the illegal hunting or catching of wild animals or fish, especially protected ones
In context
Poaching has pushed the rhino close to extinction in several countries.
Rangers patrol the park day and night to stop ivory poaching.
Stronger penalties may help reduce poaching of endangered species.
Words that go with poaching
verb + noun
- combat poachingSeveral countries have joined forces to combat poaching.
- stop poachingLocal communities can help stop poaching.
noun + noun
- ivory poachingIvory poaching has killed thousands of elephants.
- wildlife poachingWildlife poaching is worth billions of dollars a year.
noun + preposition
- poaching of elephantsThe poaching of elephants has fallen in recent years.
verb + preposition
- crack down on poachingAuthorities promised to crack down on poaching.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The poachings are illegal.Correct: Poaching is illegal.