26984 words

perch

6 definitions • 4 examples
1
to sit on or near the edge of something:

Examples:

We perched on bar stools and had a beer.
2
to be in a high position or in a position near the edge of something, or to put something in this position:

Examples:

The village is perched on top of a high hill.
3
a fish that lives in lakes and rivers and is eaten as food
4
a place where a bird sits, especially a thin rod in a cage (= wire box)
5
a seat or other place high up, often giving a good view of something below:

Examples:

We watched the parade from our perch on the scaffolding.
6
(of a bird) to rest on a branch or other object, or of a person or thing to sit or be on the edge or top of something:

Examples:

[ T ] A baseball cap, turned backwards, was perched on his head.

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