Accroach
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈkɹəʊtʃ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Accroach is a verb meaning (transitive) To hook, or draw to oneself as with a hook.
Meaning
(transitive) To hook, or draw to oneself as with a hook.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To usurp, as jurisdiction or royal prerogatives.
- (intransitive) To encroach.
Example Sentences
They had attempted to accroach to themselves royal power.
Word Forms
- accroaches
- accroaching
- accroached
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hook, catch, crook, angle, grapple, accost.
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