Roach
n.
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A cockroach. (Zool.)
Roach
n.
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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
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perfectly sound.
Roach
v. t.
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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.