perch

noun · verbA2

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noun

Plural noun:

perchesperch

1.
Any of the three species of spiny-finned freshwater fish in the genus Perca.
2.
Any of the about 200 related species of fish in the taxonomic family Percidae, especially:
3.
Several similar species in the order Perciformes, such as the grouper.
4.
A rod, staff, tree branch, ledge, etc., used as a roost by a bird.
5.
A pole connecting the fore gear and hind gear of a spring carriage; a reach.
6.
(figuratively)A position that is secure and advantageous, especially one which is prominent or elevated.
7.
(figuratively)A position that is overly elevated or haughty.
8.
(dated)A linear measure of 5+¹⁄₂ yards, equal to a rod, a pole or ¹⁄₄ chain; the related square measure.
9.
A cubic measure of stonework equal to 16.6 × 1.5 × 1 feet.
10.
(textiles) A frame used to examine cloth.
11.
A bar used to support a candle, especially in a church.
12.
(theater) A platform for lights to be directed at the stage.

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verb

V_es/s

perches

V_ing/Gerund

perching

V_ed/pp

perched

1.
(intransitive)To rest on a perch (especially, of a bird); to roost.
The macaw perched on Jim's shoulder.
2.
(intransitive)To sit upon the edge of something.
3.
(intransitive)To stay in an elevated position.
4.
(transitive)To place something on (or as if on) a perch.
5.
(intransitive, transitive)(transitive, intransitive, textiles) To inspect cloth using a perch.

Nguồn gốc từ

From Middle English perche, from Old French perche, from Latin perca, from Ancient Greek πέρκη (perch), cognate with περκνός (dark-spotted). Ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *perḱ-, whence also forn trout, Forelle trout.