perch

perches perched perching
Noun
1. support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
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2. a linear measure of 16.5 feet
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3. a square rod of land
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4. an elevated place serving as a seat
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5. any of numerous fishes of America and Europe
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6. spiny-finned freshwater food and game fishes
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7. any of numerous spiny-finned fishes of various families of the order Perciformes
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Verb
1. sit, as on a branch; "The birds perched high in the treee"
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2. to come to rest, settle; "Misfortune lighted upon him"
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3. cause to perch or sit; "She perched her hat on her head"
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