Definition
Definition of perching - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
animalsresting or sitting like a bird on a perch
- The perching bird looked down from the branch.
2.
objectpositioned as if on a perch
- The perching vase was precariously placed on the shelf.
Noun
1.
animal behaviorthe act of resting or settling on something high
- Perching on the branch, the bird looked around.
2.
textilesDated inspection of cloth before it is finishedDated
- Perching is important to check for fabric flaws.
Expressions with perching
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bird with feet adapted for perching
The sparrow is a common perching bird.
Origin of perching
English, perch (to alight or rest)
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Examples of perching in a sentence
A perching squirrel nibbled on an acorn atop the fence. The perching sculpture seemed ready to topple. A perching bird figurine adorned the mantelpiece. We watched the perching of swallows along the power line at dusk. Perching on the fencepost kept the hawk above the tall grass. Perching delayed the shipment until every roll was cleared.
During perching, the inspector marked a snag near the selvedge.
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- French:perché, perchage, ...
- German:sitzend, Sitzen, ...
- Italian:appollaiato, appollaiamento, ...
- Spanish:posado, posamiento, ...
- Portuguese:empoleirado, empoleiramento, ...
- Chinese:驻足, 栖息, ...
- Japanese:止まり木に止まる, とまり, ...
- Arabic:جاثِم, وُقُوف الطَّائِر عَلَى غُصْن أَوْ مَوْضِع مُرْتَفِع, ...
- Hebrew:יוֹשֵׁב, קִינוּן, ...
- Russian:сидящий, сидение на насесте, ...
- Ukrainian:сидячий, сидіння, ...
- Hindi:बैठा हुआ, ऊँचाई पर बैठना, ...
Definition of perch - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
bird restingrod or branch used by birds to rest
- The parrot sat on its perch.
2.
locationhigh place where someone sits
- He watched the game from his perch.
3.
advantageposition that is secure and advantageous
- She held a perch in the company.
4.
type of fishTECH. freshwater fish found in Europe and North AmericaTECH.
- They caught several perches during their fishing trip..
Verb
1.
actiontr. place something so it rests on a high or narrow supporttr.
- She perched her doll on the shelf above her bed..
2.
behaviorintr. sit lightly on the edge of somethingintr.
- She perched on the arm of the chair.
Images of perch
rod or branch used by birds to rest 
freshwater fish found in Europe and North America
Expressions with perch
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defeat someone who was in a dominant position
The new champion knocked the old champion off their perch.
persuade someone to do something with charm
She could charm a bird off the manager's perch.
no longer in a position of power
After the scandal, he was off his perch.
type of freshwater fish capable of moving on land
The climbing perch can survive out of water for extended periods..
stop being arrogant or self-important
After the defeat, he had to come off his perch.
freshwater fish resembling the perch, found in Europe and Asia
The pike perch thrives in the cold, deep waters of the lake..
red or reddish fish used in cooking
She prepared a delicious meal with ocean perch.
large freshwater fish native to African rivers
The Nile perch is popular among anglers in Africa.
silvery fish native to the east coast of the US
Fishermen often catch silver perch along the east coast.
saltwater fish from the genus Sebastes
The fisherman caught a large sea perch.
species of perch native to North America
Yellow perch are common in these waters.
fish species, Morone americana, found in North America
The white perch is abundant in the Chesapeake Bay.
Origin of perch
Old French, perche (pole)
Examples of perch in a sentence
Sparrows lined up on the fence perch. The eagle rested on its perch high above. She found a perch on the old oak tree. From his perch, he could see the entire valley. The eagle watched from its perch on the cliff. The lake is known for its abundance of perch.
Perch are popular among anglers for their taste. He perched the bird on his finger gently. The cat perched itself on the windowsill, watching the birds outside. The bird perched on the windowsill, watching the world outside. He perched on the edge of the table, deep in thought.
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- French:perchoir, percher, ...
- German:Stange, hochsetzen, ...
- Italian:posatoio, collocare, ...
- Spanish:percha, colocar, ...
- Portuguese:poleiro, empoleirar, ...
- Chinese:栖木, 放置, ...
- Japanese:止まり木, 置く, ...
- Arabic:مِجْثَم, وَضَعَ على مكان مرتفع, ...
- Hebrew:מוֹט, לְהָנִיחַ, ...
- Russian:жердочка, посадить, ...
- Ukrainian:жердина, встановити, ...
- Hindi:बैठने का डंडा, बिठाना, ...
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