PERCH

/pɜːtʃ/

Scrabble

WWF

P(3) E(1) R(1) C(3) H(4)

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Definition

/pɜːtʃ/

noun

Any of the three species of spiny-finned freshwater fish in the genus Perca.
Any of the about 200 related species of fish in the taxonomic family Percidae, especially:
Several similar species in the order Perciformes, such as the grouper.

noun

A rod, staff, or branch of a tree etc used as a roost by a bird
A pole connecting the fore gear and hind gear of a spring carriage; a reach.
A position that is secure and advantageous, especially one which is prominent or elevated
A position that is overly elevated or haughty
A linear measure of 5 1/2 yards, equal to a rod, a pole or 1/4 chain; the related square measure