perches

/P ER1 CH IH0 Z/

noun

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

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
5
A linear measure of 5 1/2 yards, equal to a rod, a pole or 1/4 chain; the related square measure
6
A cubic measure of stonework equal to 16.6 × 1.5 × 1 feet
7
A frame used to examine cloth
8
A bar used to support a candle (especially in a church)

verb

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

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