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perch

1. Noun.  Any of the three species of spiny-finned freshwater fish in the genus ''Perca''.
2. Noun.  Any of the about 200 related species of fish in the taxonomic family ''Percidae''.
3. Noun.  Several similar species in the order Perciformes, such as the grouper.
4. Noun.  a rod, staff, or branch of a tree etc used as a roost by a bird.
5. Noun.  a position that is secure and advantageous, especially one which is prominent or elevated.
6. Noun.  (dated) a linear measure of 5½ yards, equal to a rod, a pole or ¼ chain; the related square measure.
7. Noun.  a cubic measure of stonework equal to 16.6 × 1.5 × 1 feet.
8. Noun.  (textiles) a frame used to examine cloth.
9. Verb.  (intransitive) To rest on (or as if on) a perch; to roost.
10. Verb.  (intransitive) To stay in an elevated position.
11. Verb.  (transitive) To place something on (or as if on) a perch.
12. Verb.  (transitive, intransitive) To inspect cloth using a perch.