perch
perch /ˈpɝːtʃ/
noun
-
()
Support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
(
perch
)
support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
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Any of numerous spiny-finned fishes of various families of the order Perciformes
(
perch
)
any of numerous spiny-finned fishes of various families of the order Perciformes
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Spiny-finned freshwater food and game fishes
(
perch
)
spiny-finned freshwater food and game fishes
Anglers often enjoy catching perch in the freshwater lakes.
Anglers often enjoy catching perch in the freshwater lakes.
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Any of numerous fishes of America and Europe
(
perch
)
any of numerous fishes of America and Europe
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An elevated place serving as a seat
(
perch
)
an elevated place serving as a seat
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A square rod of land
(
perch
, pole
, rod
)
a square rod of land
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[Archaic, British]
A linear measure of 16.5 feet
(
perch
[Archaic, British] , pole
[British] , rod
[British] )
a linear measure of 16.5 feet
verb
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()
Sit, as on a branch
(
rest
, roost
, perch
)
sit, as on a branch
The birds perched high in the tree
The birds perched high in the tree
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Cause to perch or sit
(
perch
)
cause to perch or sit
She perched her hat on her head
She perched her hat on her head
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To come to rest, settle
(
perch
, alight
, light
)
to come to rest, settle
Misfortune lighted upon him
Misfortune lighted upon him