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Perch

Noun

Définitions

1.NounAny of the three species of spiny-finned freshwater fish in the genus Perca.
2.NounAny of the about 200 related species of fish in the taxonomic family Percidae, especially: Acanthopagrus berda Distichodus engycephalus, Distichodus rostratus Johnius belangerii, Macquaria ambigua, Macquaria colonorum, Macquaria novemaculeata, Nemadactylus macropterus Kyphosus azureus Lateolabrax japonicus, Tautogolabrus adspersus
3.NounAcanthopagrus berda
4.NounDistichodus engycephalus, Distichodus rostratus
5.NounJohnius belangerii, Macquaria ambigua, Macquaria colonorum, Macquaria novemaculeata, Nemadactylus macropterus
6.NounKyphosus azureus
7.NounLateolabrax japonicus, Tautogolabrus adspersus
8.NounSeveral similar species in the order Perciformes, such as the grouper.
9.NounA rod, staff, tree branch, ledge, etc., used as a roost by a bird.
10.NounA pole connecting the fore gear and hind gear of a spring carriage; a reach.
11.NounA position that is secure and advantageous, especially one which is prominent or elevated.
12.NounA position that is overly elevated or haughty.
13.NounA linear measure of 5+⁄2 yards, equal to a rod, a pole or ⁄4 chain; the related square measure.
14.NounA cubic measure of stonework equal to 16.6 × 1.5 × 1 feet.
15.NounA frame used to examine cloth.
16.NounA bar used to support a candle, especially in a church.
17.NounA platform for lights to be directed at the stage.
18.VerbTo rest on a perch (especially, of a bird); to roost.
"The macaw perched on Jim's shoulder."
19.VerbTo sit upon the edge of something.
20.VerbTo stay in an elevated position.
21.VerbTo place something on (or as if on) a perch.
22.VerbTo inspect cloth using a perch.
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