perch

noun

any of numerous spiny-finned fishes of various families of the order Perciformes

spiny-finned freshwater food and game fishes

any of numerous fishes of America and Europe

an elevated place serving as a seat

a square rod of land

a linear measure of 16.5 feet

support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)

verb

cause to perch or sit

to come to rest, settle

sit, as on a branch

Roots

perticaperch- · Latin · pole, measuring rod

Synonyms for perch

roostv

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