PERCH
Scrabble letter values: P3E1R1C3H4 = 12
Definition
- verb sit, as on a branch. — synonyms: roost, rest
- verb to come to rest, settle. — synonyms: alight, light
- verb cause to perch or sit.
- noun support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird).
- noun a linear measure of 16.5 feet. — synonyms: rod, pole
- noun a square rod of land. — synonyms: rod, pole
- noun an elevated place serving as a seat.
- noun any of numerous fishes of America and Europe.
- noun spiny-finned freshwater food and game fishes.
- noun any of numerous spiny-finned fishes of various families of the order Perciformes.
Examples
- “The birds perched high in the tree”
- “Misfortune lighted upon him”
- “She perched her hat on her head”