roach
noun (1)
plural roach
also roaches
Definition of roach
(Entry 1 of 4)
1
: a silver-green European freshwater cyprinid fish (Rutilus rutilus)
also
: any of various related fishes (such as some shiners)
2
: any of several American freshwater sunfishes (family Centrarchidae)
roach
noun (2)Definition of roach (Entry 2 of 4)
1
: a curved cut in the edge of a sail to prevent chafing or to secure a better fit
2
: a roll of hair brushed straight back from the forehead or side of the head
roach
verb
roached;
roaching;
roaches
Definition of roach (Entry 3 of 4)
1
: to cut so that the remainder stands upright
roach a horse's mane
2
: to cause to arch
specifically
: to brush (the hair) in a roach
—often used with up
roach
noun (3)Definition of roach (Entry 4 of 4)
1
: cockroach
2
: the butt of a marijuana cigarette
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