perch
/pˈɝtʃ/
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Definitions
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
Noun
a square rod of land
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; "The birds perched high in the tree"
Verb
to come to rest, settle; "Misfortune lighted upon him"
Verb
cause to perch or sit; "She perched her hat on her head"
More General Terms
area unit
freshwater fish
land
lay
linear measure
linear unit
percoid
percoid fish
percoidean
place
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position
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seat
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set down
sit
sit down
square measure
support