perching Meaning & Definition
What Does Perching Mean?
As a verb, perching means present participle and gerund of perch. As a noun, it means The act of something that perches. As a noun, it means Inspection of cloth before finishing.
Perching Definition (Verb)
- present participle and gerund of perch
Perching as a Noun
- The act of something that perches.
Noun
- Inspection of cloth before finishing.
Verb
- To rest on (or as if on) a perch; to roost.
The macaw was perched on Jim's shoulder.
- To stay in an elevated position.
- To place something on (or as if on) a perch.
- To inspect cloth using a perch.
Synonyms of Perching
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Perching synonyms and antonyms →Perching in a Sentence
The macaw was perched on Jim's shoulder.
Word Forms & Grammar
perching
perching (plural perchings)
perching (uncountable)
Words That Rhyme With Perching
Origin of Perching
Origin 1: From perch.
Origin 2: From perch (“a rack over which cloth is suspended for inspection”).