nounπShareCertain members of the fish family Cyprinidae, including:"The angler proudly showed off the roach he had caught in the river. "fishChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA cockroach."The roach scurried across the kitchen floor. "animalinsectChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn extra curve of material added to the leech (aft edge) of a sail to increase the sail area."The sailboat's new roach increased its sail area, helping it catch more wind. "nauticalsailingtechnicalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA kind of headdress worn by some of the indigenous peoples of North America."The dancer wore a beautiful roach made of feathers during the tribal ceremony. "cultureweartraditionhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(smoking) Marijuana; cannabis used as a drug."My friend said he'd been smoking roach after school. "substancemedicinecultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(smoking) A butt of a marijuana cigarette."He flicked the roach into the ashtray after taking the last puff. "substancecultureentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(smoking) The filter of a rolled cigarette or joint, made from card or paper."He burned his fingers when he tried to smoke the roach of the joint. "cultureentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA bed or stratum of some mineral."The mine's newest roach yielded a significant amount of copper ore. "geologymineralChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareGritty or coarse rock; especially Portland stone or similar limestone."The old stone building was made of a sturdy roach, giving it a distinctive, rough texture. "geologymaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
