perch

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /pɜːtʃ/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /pɝt͡ʃ/

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Noun

Singular perch

Plural perches

1. (countable) A perch is a type of freshwater fish.

   Look at that perch jumping out of the water.

Verb

Plain form perch

Third-person singular perches

Past tense perched

Past participle perched

Present participle perching

1. To perch on something is to rest or stand on it.

   The bird perched on the tree for hours.

   The dancer perched on the edge of the stage.