Definition of Roach

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Definition of Roach

Roach

A cockroach.

A European fresh-water fish of the Carp family (Leuciscus rutilus). It is silver-white, with a greenish back.

An American chub (Semotilus bullaris); the fallfish.

The redfin, or shiner.

A convex curve or arch cut in the edge of a sail to prevent chafing, or to secure a better fit.

To cause to arch.

To cut off, as a horse's mane, so that the part left shall stand upright.

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Roach Quotations

I'm convinced my cockroaches have military training, I set off a roach bomb - they diffused it.
Jay London

A Madagascar Hissing Roach chasing Jerry Lewis. That would be a really neat treat.
Michael O'Donoghue

Television doesn't want to admit it has those dreadful roach ads on anyway.
Michael O'Donoghue

If you must get rid of a roach, use mechanical control.
Carl Olson

Roach Translations

roach in German is Gilling

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