01 n. A cockroach.
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A cockroach.(Zool.)
Entry
5 senses · 3 variants
Webster, 1913
Roach
/rōch/
· IPA /ɹoʊt͡ʃ/
02 n. A European fresh-water fish of the Carp family (Leuciscus rutilus). It is silver-white, with a greenish back.
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A European fresh-water fish of the Carp family (Leuciscus rutilus). It is silver-white, with a greenish back.(Zool.)
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A convex curve or arch cut in the edge of a sail to prevent chafing, or to secure a better fit.(Naut.)
Phrases & compounds
As sound as a roach —
perfectly sound.
03 v. t. To cause to arch.
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To cause to arch.
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To cut off, as a horse's mane, so that the part left shall stand upright.