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perch

noun
  1. any of numerous spiny-finned fishes of various families of the order Perciformes
  2. spiny-finned freshwater food and game fishes
  3. support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
  4. any of numerous fishes of America and Europe
  5. an elevated place serving as a seat
  6. a square rod of land
    rod
  7. a linear measure of 16.5 feet
    rod
verb
  1. sit, as on a branch
    “The birds perched high in the tree”
    rest
  2. cause to perch or sit
    “They perched their hat on their head.”
  3. to come to rest, settle
    light