Found 3 items, similar to Perching.
English → Indonesian (quick)
Definition: perch
hinggap
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: perch
perch
n 1: support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a
resting place (especially for a bird)
2: a linear measure of 16.5 feet [syn:
rod,
pole]
3: a square rod of land [syn:
rod,
pole]
4: an elevated place serving as a seat
5: any of numerous fishes of America and Europe
6: spiny-finned freshwater food and game fishes
7: any of numerous spiny-finned fishes of various families of
the order Perciformes
v 1: sit, as on a branch;
“The birds perched high in the treee”
[syn:
roost,
rest]
2: to come to rest, settle;
“Misfortune lighted upon him” [syn:
alight,
light]
3: cause to perch or sit;
“She perched her hat on her head”
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Perching
Perch
\Perch\, v. i. [imp. & p. p.
Perched; p. pr. & vb. n.
Perching.] [F. percher. See
Perch a pole.]
To alight or settle, as a bird; to sit or roost.
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Wrens make prey where eagles dare not perch. --Shak.
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