Roached: meaning, definitions and examples
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roached
[ rəʊtʃt ]
fishing term
Roached is a term often used in fishing, specifically referring to the presence of a type of fish known as the roach (Rutilus rutilus). This term can also refer to a style of haircut where the sides are trimmed very close to the head. It is important in both contexts as it denotes a specific identification or action. In fishing, to roach can imply either catching or observing roach fish in their natural habitat.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was hoping to catch a roached fish this afternoon.
- The river was full of roached fish during the summer.
Translations
Translations of the word "roached" in other languages:
🇵🇹 abordado
🇮🇳 आगाह किया गया
🇩🇪 angekommen
🇮🇩 mendekati
🇺🇦 підходив
🇵🇱 zbliżony
🇯🇵 近づいた
🇫🇷 approché
🇪🇸 acercado
🇹🇷 yaklaşmış
🇰🇷 접근한
🇸🇦 اقترب
🇨🇿 přiblížený
🇸🇰 priblížený
🇨🇳 接近
🇸🇮 približan
🇮🇸 nálgast
🇰🇿 жақындаған
🇬🇪 მოახლოებული
🇦🇿 yaxınlaşmış
🇲🇽 acercado
Etymology
The term 'roach' originates from Old French 'rouge', which means 'red', referring to the reddish hue of the fish's body. The name likely evolved through various languages and dialects as individuals began to categorize and name local fish species based on their appearance. The roach fish is commonly found in freshwater lakes and rivers across Europe and Asia. Over time, the word roach has been adopted in colloquial language as a reference to these fish. It also transcended its original meaning in the fishing community and began to be used metaphorically in hairdressing, where 'to roach' signifies closely cutting hair on the sides to create a sleek appearance. As such, the term demonstrates the flexibility of language and how specific associations can shift over time while maintaining relevance in both natural and cultural contexts.