Any fresh-water fish of the genus Perca and of several other allied genera of the family Percidæ, as the common American or yellow perch (Perca flavescens syn. Perca Americana), and the European perch (Perca fluviatilis).

Any one of numerous species of spiny-finned fishes belonging to the Percidæ, Serranidæ, and related families, and resembling, more or less, the true perches.

any of numerous fishes of America and Europe

A pole; a long staff; a rod; esp., a pole or other support for fowls to roost on or to rest on; a roost; figuratively, any elevated resting place or seat.

A measure of length containing five and a half yards; a rod, or pole.

In land or square measure: A square rod; the 160th part of an acre.

To alight or settle, as a bird; to sit or roost.

sit, as on a branch; "The birds perched high in the treee"

to come to rest, settle; "Misfortune lighted upon him"

verb, "posarsi, appollaiarsi"

A place for hanging lanterns, on the side wall of the theatre auditorium.

1. A manually or mechanically operated machine consisting of a system of rollers over which fabric is drawn at open width for the purpose of inspection. 2. To inspect fabric in a vertical (hanging) position or at an angle inclined upwards away from the source of light. Note.. The inclined position on a manual perch is obtained by holding the fabric forward when required. On a mechanical perch the angle is fixed by a low front roller. The purpose of perching is to inspect the product at different stages of manufacture and processing.

Poach Usage: Perch deg = poached egg.

A long piece of timber or iron connecting the fore-carriage to the rear axle and the body, thus providing the necessary strength to support the vehicle.

A lighting position hidden behind the proscenium arch.

A strategy of mate location used by male butterflies, consisting of waiting in a constant location for females to pass by.

To occupy as a perch.

To place or to set on, or as on, a perch.

an elevated place serving as a seat

a customized search