perch

//pɜːtʃ//
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Noun

perchSingular
perchesPlural
1

A branch, rod, or bar on which a bird rests or roosts.

The canary sat on its perch and sang a beautiful song.

2

A high or elevated position or seat.

From her perch on the balcony, she could see the entire city.

Synonym

Verb

perchInfinitive
perchPresent tense
perchedPast tense
perchedPast participle
perchingPresent participle
perchesThird-person singular
1

To sit or rest on a high or narrow place.

The bird perched on the branch of the tree.

2

To place something on a high or narrow support.

She perched the vase on the narrow shelf.

Noun

perchSingular
perchesPlural
1

A freshwater fish with spiny fins, typically found in lakes and rivers.

We caught several perch in the lake this morning.