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PERCH

Definition:

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

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Related Words:

• roost
• yellow perch, Perca flavescens
• European perch, Perca fluviatilis
• pike-perch, pike perch
• snail darter, Percina tanasi

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