a type of freshwater fish

Any of the three species of spiny-finned freshwater fish in the genus Perca.

A type of fish belonging to the taxonomic family percidae, with about 200 related species found in different regions such as south africa, ghana, australia, the us, and the uk.

Several similar species in the order Perciformes, such as the grouper.

A rod, staff, tree branch, ledge, etc., used as a roost by a bird.

A pole connecting the fore gear and hind gear of a spring carriage; a reach.

(figurative) A position that is secure and advantageous, especially one which is prominent or elevated.

(figurative) A position that is overly elevated or haughty.

A cubic measure of stonework equal to 16.6 × 1.5 × 1 feet.

(textiles) A frame used to examine cloth.

A bar used to support a candle, especially in a church.

(theater) A platform for lights to be directed at the stage.

(intransitive) To rest on a perch (especially, of a bird); to roost.

(intransitive) To sit upon the edge of something.

(intransitive) To stay in an elevated position.

(transitive) To place something on (or as if on) a perch.

(transitive, intransitive, textiles) To inspect cloth using a perch.