noun
poaching
noun
1
The illegal hunting, fishing, or collecting of wildlife or plants, especially protected species.
"Poaching has pushed the rhino population to the brink of extinction."
How to Use Poaching
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIllegally taking wild animals or plants, usually from protected land or endangered species.
Common pairings
crack down on poaching
illegal poaching
anti-poaching patrol
Word Forms
poachings plural
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_____ has pushed the rhino population to the brink of extinction.