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Perching: meaning, definitions and examples

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perching

 

[ หˆpษœหrสงษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

bird behavior

To perch means to settle or rest on a elevated or high position. This action is commonly associated with birds that find a safe spot to sit or stand. Perching provides birds with a vantage point for observing their surroundings, spotting predators, or scanning for food. It can also refer to the act of resting on a branch, wire, or other elevated surface.

Synonyms

alighting, roosting, settling.

Examples of usage

  • The robin was perching on the fence.
  • She watched the hawk perching gracefully on a tree branch.
  • The sparrows were perching on the telephone wires.
  • He noticed a butterfly perching on a flower.

Translations

Translations of the word "perching" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น posar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅˆเค เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sitzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bertengger

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะธะดั–ะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ siedzenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆญขใพใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท se percher

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ posarse

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท konmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•‰๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฌู„ูˆุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sedฤ›t

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ sedenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ –ๆฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sedenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ setja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั‚ั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฏแƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oturmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ posarse

Etymology

The word 'perch' originates from the Middle English term 'perche', which came from the Old French 'perche', meaning 'a rod or pole', derived from the Latin 'pertica', which means 'a long pole or rod'. The verb form of the word has evolved to represent the action of resting or sitting on an elevated support, particularly in reference to birds. Its usage has been documented since the 14th century, where it emphasized not just the physical act of resting but also the strategic importance of high places for various activities such as hunting, mating, or simply resting. This term has transcended its original context and has been applied in various metaphorical senses, illustrating the adaptability of the English language and the interconnectedness of its terms.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,374, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.