plural roach also roaches
1
: a silver-green European freshwater cyprinid fish (Rutilus rutilus)
also
: any of various related fishes (such as some shiners)
2
: any of several American freshwater sunfishes (family Centrarchidae)
1
: a curved cut in the edge of a sail to prevent chafing or to secure a better fit
2
: a roll of hair brushed straight back from the forehead or side of the head
roached; roaching; roaches
1
: to cut so that the remainder stands upright
roach a horse's mane
2
: to cause to arch
specifically
: to brush (the hair) in a roach
—often used with up
Examples of roach in a Sentence
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Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2024
Refuge in Oregon did the roaches and other work in the vaults.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 June 2024
The establishment scored 18 during a June 11 follow-up inspection, but roaches were found under one of the microwaves.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2024
The state temporarily shut two Palm Beach County restaurants last week after inspections found rodent droppings, flies and live and dead roaches, among other issues.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2024
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Noun
Earlier this year, tenants struggled with mice and roach infestations and a lack of hot water.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2024
Refuge in Oregon did the roaches and other work in the vaults.
—Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 June 2024
The establishment scored 18 during a June 11 follow-up inspection, but roaches were found under one of the microwaves.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2024
The state temporarily shut two Palm Beach County restaurants last week after inspections found rodent droppings, flies and live and dead roaches, among other issues.
—Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2024
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“Roach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roach. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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