perch

/pɜːtʃ/ · noun

Meaning

Any of the three species of spiny-finned freshwater fish in the genus Perca.
Any of the about 200 related species of fish in the taxonomic family Percidae, especially:
Several similar species in the order Perciformes, such as the grouper.
A rod, staff, or branch of a tree etc used as a roost by a bird
A pole connecting the fore gear and hind gear of a spring carriage; a reach.
A position that is secure and advantageous, especially one which is prominent or elevated
A position that is overly elevated or haughty
A linear measure of 5 1/2 yards, equal to a rod, a pole or 1/4 chain; the related square measure
A cubic measure of stonework equal to 16.6 × 1.5 × 1 feet
Any of the three species of spiny-finned freshwater fish in the genus Perca.
Any of the about 200 related species of fish in the taxonomic family Percidae, especially:
Several similar species in the order Perciformes, such as the grouper.
A rod, staff, or branch of a tree etc used as a roost by a bird
A pole connecting the fore gear and hind gear of a spring carriage; a reach.
A position that is secure and advantageous, especially one which is prominent or elevated
A position that is overly elevated or haughty
A linear measure of 5 1/2 yards, equal to a rod, a pole or 1/4 chain; the related square measure
A cubic measure of stonework equal to 16.6 × 1.5 × 1 feet
To rest on (or as if on) a perch; to roost.
To stay in an elevated position.
To place something on (or as if on) a perch.
To inspect cloth using a perch.

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