perch

A rod, staff, tree branch, ledge, etc., used as a roost by a bird.

Any of the three species of spiny-finned freshwater fish in the genus Perca.

Any of the about 200 related species of fish in the taxonomic family Percidae.

Several similar species in the order Perciformes, such as the grouper.

(figurative) A position that is secure and advantageous, especially one which is prominent or elevated.

(figurative) A position that is overly elevated or haughty.

(old-fashioned) A linear measure of 5+¹⁄₂ yards, equal to a rod, a pole or ¹⁄₄ chain; the related square measure.

A bar used to support a candle, especially in a church.

A platform for lights to be directed at the stage.

A pole connecting the fore gear and hind gear of a spring carriage; a reach.

A frame used to examine cloth.

A cubic measure of stonework equal to 16.6 × 1.5 × 1 feet.

(Australia) Johnius belangerii, Macquaria ambigua, Macquaria colonorum, Macquaria novemaculeata, Nemadactylus macropterus

(South-Africa) Acanthopagrus berda

(UK) Lateolabrax japonicus, Tautogolabrus adspersus

(US) Kyphosus azureus

Distichodus engycephalus, Distichodus rostratus

To rest on a perch (especially, of a bird); to roost.

To sit upon the edge of something.

To stay in an elevated position.

To place something on (or as if on) a perch.

To inspect cloth using a perch.