perching Synonyms & Antonyms
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Perching as a Verb
1
present participle and gerund of perch
2
To rest on (or as if on) a perch; to roost.
The macaw was perched on Jim's shoulder.
3
To stay in an elevated position.
4
To place something on (or as if on) a perch.
5
To inspect cloth using a perch.
Perching as a Noun
1
The act of something that perches.
2
Inspection of cloth before finishing.
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”).
Quick Facts About Perching
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Meaning | present participle and gerund of perch |
| Plural | perchings |