poaching

[US]/'pəutʃiŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. illegal hunting; scouting for talent; laundering
v. hunt illegally; launder; steal

Example Sentences

He has been poaching on her land for years, poaching mainly fish and rabbits.

Also important are the protection of water supplies, the control of poaching, and improved monitoring of equid populations.

Poaching of endangered species is a serious problem worldwide.

The government has implemented strict laws to prevent poaching.

Poaching for ivory continues to threaten elephant populations.

The poaching of rhinos for their horns has reached alarming levels.

Conservationists are working tirelessly to combat poaching activities.

Poaching not only harms wildlife but also disrupts ecosystems.

The park rangers are patrolling the area to prevent poaching.

The illegal poaching of fish in the river has led to a decline in fish populations.

Poaching has devastating effects on biodiversity and conservation efforts.

Local communities are being encouraged to report any poaching activities they witness.

Real-world Examples

Now it's a simple poaching liquor isn't it?

Source: BBC documentary "Mom's Home Cooking"

He said the group believes strongly in the need to fight the poaching of elephants.

Source: VOA Special June 2022 Collection

But here and around the world, poaching and urbanization are destroying safe havens.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

Officials said it was one of their largest-ever poaching investigations.

Source: BBC Listening December 2018 Collection

Poaching has also decimated rhino populations in Hwange.

Source: BBC Reading Selection

And how does the information help fight poaching?

Source: PBS Interview Environmental Series

The countries have described elephant poaching as a crisis.

Source: BBC Listening March 2018 Compilation

I believe that governments should prohibit activities like poaching.

Source: EnglishPod 91-180

For some, poaching and illegal hunting fill this void.

Source: BBC Reading Selection

There's also the problem of poaching.

Source: VOA Standard English - Asia

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