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perch1
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- pronunciation:
- puhrch
- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a rod, branch, or the like on which birds sit.
The parakeet flew back to its perch.
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| definition 2: |
a place to sit or rest, esp. a high, rather cozy place.
She found a comfortable perch where she could sit quietly and read her book. |
| definition 3: |
a pole that connects the front and rear axles of a carriage, wagon, or the like.
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
perches, perching, perched |
| definition 1: |
to rest or come to rest on a branch, rod, or the like.
The sparrows perched on the clothes line.
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| definition 2: |
to rest or be situated, esp. in a spot of high elevation.
The monkeys were perching in the tree tops. |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition: |
to position or set in a high place; place on or as if on a perch.
She perched the cup on top of the bookcase. |
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| derivation: |
percher (n.) |
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