Perch: meaning, definitions and examples

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perch

[ pɜːrtʃ ]

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bird

A perch is a branch or rod where a bird can rest or roost.

Synonyms

branch, resting place, roost

Examples of usage

The bird sat on the perch and watched the world go by.
The parrot flew to its perch in the corner of the cage.

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sit

To perch means to sit or rest on a high or narrow surface, like a bird on a branch.

Synonyms

balance, rest, sit

Examples of usage

The cat perched on the windowsill and watched the street below.
The squirrel perched on the fence post, nibbling on a nut.

Translations

Translations of the word "perch" in other languages:

🇵🇹 perca

🇮🇳 पर्च (मछली)

🇩🇪 Flussbarsch

🇮🇩 ikan kakap

🇺🇦 окунь

🇵🇱 okoń

🇯🇵 ペルカ

🇫🇷 perche (poisson)

🇪🇸 perca

🇹🇷 levrek

🇰🇷 농어

🇸🇦 قُد (سمك)

🇨🇿 okoun

🇸🇰 ostriez

🇨🇳 鲈鱼

🇸🇮 ostríž

🇮🇸 abborri

🇰🇿 сазан

🇬🇪 სიგა

🇦🇿 sazan balığı

🇲🇽 perca

Word origin

The word 'perch' originated from Old French 'perche', which came from Latin 'pertica', meaning a pole or rod. Originally used to describe a pole for hanging things, the term evolved to refer to a resting place for birds. Over time, 'perch' also became associated with sitting or resting in a high or narrow location.