perch Meaning & Definition
What Does Perch Mean?
Perch is used as a noun meaning Any of the three species of spiny-finned freshwater fish in the genus Perca. It is also used to mean Any of the about 200 related species of fish in the taxonomic family Percidae, especially: Acanthopagrus berda Distichodus engycephalus, Distichodus rostratus Johnius belangerii, Macquaria ambigua, Macquaria colonorum, Macquaria novemaculeata, Nemadactylus macropterus Kyphosus azureus Lateolabrax japonicus, Tautogolabrus adspersus. As a verb, it means To rest on a perch (especially, of a bird); to roost. As a verb, it means To rest on (or as if on) a perch; to roost.
Perch at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //pɜːtʃ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | light, rest and alight |
| Plural | perches |
| Verb forms | perches, perching, perched |
Perch Definition (Noun)
- 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, especially: Acanthopagrus berda Distichodus engycephalus, Distichodus rostratus Johnius belangerii, Macquaria ambigua, Macquaria colonorum, Macquaria novemaculeata, Nemadactylus macropterus Kyphosus azureus Lateolabrax japonicus, Tautogolabrus adspersus
- Acanthopagrus berda
- Distichodus engycephalus, Distichodus rostratus
- Johnius belangerii, Macquaria ambigua, Macquaria colonorum, Macquaria novemaculeata, Nemadactylus macropterus
- Kyphosus azureus
- Lateolabrax japonicus, Tautogolabrus adspersus
- Several similar species in the order Perciformes, such as the grouper.
Noun
- A rod, staff, tree branch, ledge, etc., used as a roost by a bird.
- A pole connecting the fore gear and hind gear of a spring carriage; a reach.
- A position that is secure and advantageous, especially one which is prominent or elevated.
- A position that is overly elevated or haughty.
- A linear measure of 5+⁄2 yards, equal to a rod, a pole or ⁄4 chain; the related square measure.
- A cubic measure of stonework equal to 16.6 × 1.5 × 1 feet.
- A frame used to examine cloth.
- A bar used to support a candle, especially in a church.
- A platform for lights to be directed at the stage.
Perch as a Verb
- To rest on a perch (especially, of a bird); to roost.
The macaw perched on Jim's shoulder.
- 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.
Noun
- Any of the about 200 related species of fish in the taxonomic family Percidae, especially:
Noun
- A rod, staff, or branch of a tree etc used as a roost by a bird
- A linear measure of 5 1/2 yards, equal to a rod, a pole or 1/4 chain; the related square measure
Verb
- To rest on (or as if on) a perch; to roost.
The macaw was perched on Jim's shoulder.
Synonyms of Perch
Perch synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Perch
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Perch in a Sentence
The macaw perched on Jim's shoulder.
The macaw was perched on Jim's shoulder.
Word Forms & Grammar
perch (plural perches or perch)
perch (third-person singular simple present perches, present participle perching, simple past and past participle perched)
Words That Rhyme With Perch
Origin of Perch
Origin 1: From Middle English perche, from Old French perche, from Latin perca, from Ancient Greek πέρκη (pérkē, “perch”), cognate with περκνός (perknós, “dark-spotted”). Ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *perḱ-, whence also Old English forn (“trout”), German Forelle (“trout”).
Origin 2: From Middle English perche, from Old French perche, from Latin pertica (“staff, long pole, measuring rod”).
How Do You Say Perch?
You say perch as //pɜːtʃ//. It has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Perch
Is perch a noun or a verb?
Perch is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for perch?
Close synonyms of perch are light, rest and alight. See the full list of perch synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of perch?
The plural of perch is perches.
What is the past tense of perch?
The past tense of perch is perched. The present participle is perching.