Perch

Quick meaning: Perch is a noun meaning Any of the three species of spiny-finned freshwater fish in the genus Perca.

Meaning

Any of the three species of spiny-finned freshwater fish in the genus Perca.

More Meanings

1. Any of the about 200 related species of fish in the taxonomic family Percidae, especially:
2. Several similar species in the order Perciformes, such as the grouper.
3. A rod, staff, tree branch, ledge, etc., used as a roost by a bird.
4. A pole connecting the fore gear and hind gear of a spring carriage; a reach.
5. (figuratively) A position that is secure and advantageous, especially one which is prominent or elevated.
6. (figuratively) A position that is overly elevated or haughty.
7. (dated) A linear measure of 5+¹⁄₂ yards, equal to a rod, a pole or ¹⁄₄ chain; the related square measure.

Example Sentences

The macaw perched on Jim's shoulder.

[W]inning Wimbledon at just 19 years, earning her rightful place on the perch as world number one.

We know him now: […] / Not making his high place the lawless perch / Of wing'd ambitions, nor a vantage-ground / For pleasure; […]

Last year, Eighth Grade found poignancy and humor in its eponymous time period: that purgatorial perch between childhood and adulthood.

Word Forms

• perches
• perching
• perched

Synonyms for perch

Depending on context, synonyms include light, rest, alight, roost, pole, rod.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include roost, rod, pole, light, rest, alight.

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