perch

/pɜːtʃ//pɝtʃ/

noun

  1. 1

    Any of the three species of spiny-finned freshwater fish in the genus Perca.

  2. 2

    Any of the about 200 related species of fish in the taxonomic family Percidae, especially:

  3. 3

    Several similar species in the order Perciformes, such as the grouper.

noun

  1. 1

    A rod, staff, or branch of a tree etc used as a roost by a bird

  2. 2

    A pole connecting the fore gear and hind gear of a spring carriage; a reach.

  3. 3

    A position that is secure and advantageous, especially one which is prominent or elevated

  4. 4

    A position that is overly elevated or haughty

  5. 5

    A linear measure of 5 1/2 yards, equal to a rod, a pole or 1/4 chain; the related square measure

  6. 6

    A cubic measure of stonework equal to 16.6 × 1.5 × 1 feet

  7. 7

    A frame used to examine cloth

  8. 8

    A bar used to support a candle (especially in a church)

noun

  1. 1

    Any of the three species of spiny-finned freshwater fish in the genus Perca.

  2. 2

    Any of the about 200 related species of fish in the taxonomic family Percidae, especially:

  3. 3

    Several similar species in the order Perciformes, such as the grouper.

noun

  1. 1

    A rod, staff, or branch of a tree etc used as a roost by a bird

  2. 2

    A pole connecting the fore gear and hind gear of a spring carriage; a reach.

  3. 3

    A position that is secure and advantageous, especially one which is prominent or elevated

  4. 4

    A position that is overly elevated or haughty

  5. 5

    A linear measure of 5 1/2 yards, equal to a rod, a pole or 1/4 chain; the related square measure

  6. 6

    A cubic measure of stonework equal to 16.6 × 1.5 × 1 feet

  7. 7

    A frame used to examine cloth

  8. 8

    A bar used to support a candle (especially in a church)

verb

  1. 1

    To rest on (or as if on) a perch; to roost.

    “The macaw was perched on Jim's shoulder.”
  2. 2

    To stay in an elevated position.

  3. 3

    To place something on (or as if on) a perch.

  4. 4

    To inspect cloth using a perch.

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