Category:Roach

Roach, n. (zoöl.)

Defn: a cockroach.

Roach Roach, n. Etym: [oe. rroche; cf. As. reohha, d. rog, roch, g. roche, Lg. ruche, dan. rokke ray, sw. rocka, and e. ray a fish.]

1. (zoöl.) (a) a european fresh-water fish of the carp family (leuciscus Rutilus). It is silver-white, with a greenish back. (b) an american chub (semotilus bullaris); the fallfish. (c) the redfin, or shiner.

2. (naut.)

Defn: a convex curve or arch cut in the edge of a sail to prevent Chafing, or to secure a better fit. As sound as a roach etym: [roach Perhaps being a corruption of a f. roche a rock], perfectly sound.

Roach Roach, v. t.

1. To cause to arch.

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