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perch
noun
verb
any of numerous spiny-finned fishes of various families of the order Perciformes
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- Word length
- 5
- Starts with
- P
- Ends with
- H
- Contains
- ERC
- Scrabble score
- 12
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
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noun
any of numerous spiny-finned fishes of various families of the order Perciformes
noun
spiny-finned freshwater food and game fishes
noun
support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
noun
any of numerous fishes of America and Europe
noun
an elevated place serving as a seat
noun
a square rod of land
noun
a linear measure of 16.5 feet
verb
sit, as on a branch
“The birds perched high in the tree”
verb
cause to perch or sit
“She perched her hat on her head”
verb
to come to rest, settle
“Misfortune lighted upon him”
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Example Sentences
The birds perched high in the tree
She perched her hat on her head
Misfortune lighted upon him
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