Meaning of perch in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  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 »

    Derived terms

  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)

    Derived terms

  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

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