noun noun Download 🔗Share Any of the three species of spiny-finned freshwater fish in the genus Perca. Examples : "The children enjoyed watching the perch swim in the school's pond. " fish animal Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun noun Download 🔗Share Any of the about 200 related species of fish in the taxonomic family Percidae, especially: Examples : "The fisherman was happy to catch a perch in the lake. " fish animal Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun noun Download 🔗Share Several similar species in the order Perciformes, such as the grouper. Examples : "While often associated with freshwater fish, the term "perch" can also refer to saltwater species like the grouper, which is another type of perch. " fish Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun noun Download 🔗Share A rod, staff, or branch of a tree etc used as a roost by a bird Examples : "The parrot sat contentedly on its perch inside the cage. " nature animal bird environment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun noun Download 🔗Share A pole connecting the fore gear and hind gear of a spring carriage; a reach. Examples : "The broken perch on the old spring carriage meant the children's ride was bumpy and uncomfortable. " vehicle part machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun noun Download 🔗Share A position that is secure and advantageous, especially one which is prominent or elevated Examples : "The student's new perch in the front row of the classroom gave her a clear view of the teacher's board. " position achievement Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun noun Download 🔗Share A position that is overly elevated or haughty Examples : "From her perch of academic success, she often looked down on classmates who struggled. " attitude character position style Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun noun Download 🔗Share A linear measure of 5 1/2 yards, equal to a rod, a pole or 1/4 chain; the related square measure Examples : "The farmer measured the length of the garden plot in perches to determine how much fertilizer to buy. " area unit math Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun noun Download 🔗Share A cubic measure of stonework equal to 16.6 × 1.5 × 1 feet Examples : "The stonemason estimated the wall would require twenty perch of limestone to complete. " area architecture material unit Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun noun Download 🔗Share A frame used to examine cloth Examples : "The weaver carefully placed the finished fabric on the perch to inspect it for any flaws in the weave. " machine industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun noun Download 🔗Share A bar used to support a candle (especially in a church) Examples : "The altar boy carefully placed the lit candle on the perch beside the statue. " religion architecture item Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
Download 🔗Share Any of the three species of spiny-finned freshwater fish in the genus Perca. Examples : "The fisherman was hoping to catch a perch in the lake. " fish animal Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
Download 🔗Share Any of the about 200 related species of fish in the taxonomic family Percidae, especially: Examples : "The fisherman caught a perch while fishing in the lake. " fish Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
Download 🔗Share Several similar species in the order Perciformes, such as the grouper. Examples : "The grouper is a type of perch. " fish Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
Download 🔗Share A rod, staff, or branch of a tree etc used as a roost by a bird Examples : "The robin chose the sturdy branch as a perch to rest before continuing its journey. " bird animal nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
Download 🔗Share A pole connecting the fore gear and hind gear of a spring carriage; a reach. Examples : "The old spring carriage had a broken perch, so the passengers had to be taken in a different vehicle. " vehicle part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
Download 🔗Share A position that is secure and advantageous, especially one which is prominent or elevated Examples : "From his perch on the top bunk, the little boy could see everything happening in the room. " position business achievement Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
Download 🔗Share A position that is overly elevated or haughty Examples : "The new student tried to perch himself on the highest seat in the classroom, seemingly eager to show everyone how superior he thought he was. " attitude character position Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
Download 🔗Share A linear measure of 5 1/2 yards, equal to a rod, a pole or 1/4 chain; the related square measure Examples : ""My grandfather explained that he used to measure land in perch when he was a young farmer, with each perch representing a distance of five and a half yards." " area property unit math Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
Download 🔗Share A cubic measure of stonework equal to 16.6 × 1.5 × 1 feet Examples : "The stone wall required 10 perch of stone to build, a measurement of 16.6 feet long, 1.5 feet wide, and 1 foot high, repeated ten times. " architecture property area material unit technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
Download 🔗Share A frame used to examine cloth Examples : "The tailor used the special perch to carefully examine the fabric before cutting it for the new curtains. " material item machine industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share To rest on (or as if on) a perch; to roost. Examples : "The robin perched on the branch, waiting for a worm to appear. " animal bird nature biology position Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To stay in an elevated position. Examples : "The little bird perched on the branch of the tall oak tree. " nature animal position Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To place something on (or as if on) a perch. Examples : "She carefully perched her glasses on top of her head. " position animal bird place Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To inspect cloth using a perch. Examples : "The tailor carefully perched the fabric to check for any flaws. " material job industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading