roaching

roach

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Definitions of roaching word

noun roaching Nautical. the upward curve at the foot of a square sail. (loosely) a convexity given to any of the edges of a sail; round. 1
noun roaching hair combed up from the forehead or temples in a roll or high curve. 1
verb with object roaching to clip or cut off (the mane of a horse); hog. 1
verb with object roaching to comb (hair) into a roach. 1

before 1785

One of the 44% newest English words

First recorded in 1785-95; origin uncertain

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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