1poach 
/ˈpoʊtʃ/ verb
poach·es; poached; poach·ing /ˈpoʊtʃ/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to cook (something) in a small amount of liquid that is almost boiling
▪ The vegetables were poached in chicken broth. 2 : to cook (an egg without its shell) in boiling water or in a small cup over boiling water
▪ poach an egg
▪ The vegetables were poached in chicken broth.
▪ poach an egg
— compare 2poach
— poached adjective
▪ We had poached eggs for breakfast. ▪ poached salmon/oysters
▪ We had poached eggs for breakfast. ▪ poached salmon/oysters
