noun
support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
noun
a linear measure of 16.5 feet
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noun
a square rod of land
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noun
an elevated place serving as a seat
noun
any of numerous fishes of America and Europe
noun
spiny-finned freshwater food and game fishes
noun
any of numerous spiny-finned fishes of various families of the order Perciformes
verb
sit, as on a branch
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Examples
- The birds perched high in the tree
verb
to come to rest, settle
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Examples
- Misfortune lighted upon him
verb
cause to perch or sit
Examples
- She perched her hat on her head