Meaning of perch in English

1. Pronunciation

   /pərtʃ/

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1. Verb

   perch

   Definitions

   1. sit, as on a branch

   Examples

   • « The birds perched high in the treee »
2. 2. to come to rest, settle

   Examples

   • « Misfortune lighted upon him »
3. 3. cause to perch or sit

   Examples

   • « She perched her hat on her head »

4. Noun

   perch

   Etymology

   late Middle English: the noun from perch; the verb from Old French percher

   Definitions

   1. support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
5. 2. a linear measure of 16.5 feet
6. 3. a square rod of land
7. 4. an elevated place serving as a seat
8. 5. any of numerous fishes of America and Europe
9. 6. spiny-finned freshwater food and game fishes
10. 7. any of numerous spiny-finned fishes of various families of the order Perciformes