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perch

/pɜːrtʃ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does perch mean?

noun, verb

A perch is a long, thin piece of wood or metal used as a seat or a support. To perch means to sit or rest on something, especially in a way that is not stable.

Example

"She perched on the edge of the bed, waiting for her alarm to go off."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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