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Roach
CIDE DICTIONARY
Roach, n.
A cockroach. [1913 Webster]
Roach, n. [OE. rroche; cf. AS. reohha, D. rog, roch, G. roche, LG. ruche, Dan. rokke ray, Sw. rocka, and E. ray a fish.].
- A European fresh-water fish of the Carp family (
Leuciscus rutilus ). It is silver-white, with a greenish back. [1913 Webster] - A convex curve or arch cut in the edge of a sail to prevent chafing, or to secure a better fit. [1913 Webster]
Roach, v. t.
- To cause to arch. [1913 Webster]
- To cut off, as a horse's mane, so that the part left shall stand upright. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
Roach, n. (pl. same) a small freshwater fish, esp. Rutilus rutilus, allied to the carp.
Roach, n.
1 US colloq. a cockroach.
2 sl. the butt of a marijuana cigarette.
1 US colloq. a cockroach.
2 sl. the butt of a marijuana cigarette.
Roach, n. Naut. an upward curve in the foot of a square sail.
Etymology
18th c.: orig. unkn.
THESAURUS
Roach
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