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Vocabulary Entry
perch
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A perch is a type of fish or a place where birds rest, as well as a high position or vantage point.
Example Sentences
"We caught a large perch during our fishing trip."
"The bird found a perch on the branch to watch its surroundings."
"He took a perch atop the hill to enjoy the view."
V
verb
To perch means to sit or rest on a high or narrow place.
Example Sentences
"The cat likes to perch on the window sill."
"She perched herself on the edge of the chair while listening to the lecture."
"The child perched on his father's shoulders to get a better view."