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Meaning of perch

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perch

Pronunciation:/pɜːtʃ//pɝtʃ/

noun

Definitions

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

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

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

noun

Definitions

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

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

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

  4. A position that is overly elevated or haughty

perch

Pronunciation:/pɜːtʃ//pɝtʃ/

noun

Definitions

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

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

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

noun

Definitions

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

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

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

  4. A position that is overly elevated or haughty

verb

Definitions

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

    Example: The macaw was perched on Jim's shoulder.

  2. To stay in an elevated position.

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

  4. To inspect cloth using a perch.