Meaning of 'perch'

noun

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

noun

spiny-finned freshwater food and game fishes

noun

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

noun

any of numerous fishes of America and Europe

noun

an elevated place serving as a seat

noun

a square rod of land

Synonyms: rod

noun

a linear measure of 16.5 feet

Synonyms: rod

verb

sit, as on a branch

Example: "The birds perched high in the tree"

Synonyms: rest

verb

cause to perch or sit

Example: "They perched their hat on their head."

verb

to come to rest, settle

Synonyms: light