perched

Meanings

• Verb

  To sit on a high or Projecting place, especially with the feet drawn up.

  - "The bird perched on the branch, looking for prey."
  - "After a long hike, we finally reached the summit and took a moment to perch and rest."

• Verb

  To place (something) in a position of advantage or security.

  - "The company's new product was perched for success."
  - "The detective carefully perched the evidence on the table for further examination."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with perched
herd , bird , nerd , gird , heard

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Variants

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perch , perched , perches , perching

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to sit on a projecting branch or limb'. From Old French percher 'to place, set', from passer 'to pass' + chevre 'a goat'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'perch' is also used to refer to a type of flat-bottomed fishing boat.

2. The largest bird ever recorded, the ostrich, cannot fly and spends most of its time on the ground. It does, however, have the ability to 'perch' by sitting on one leg.

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Related Concepts

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1. Birdwatching: Observing birds in their natural habitats. Perched birds are often the focus of birdwatching.

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Culture

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In literature, 'perched' is often used to describe a bird's position on a branch or a person's position of advantage or security. In art, 'perched' birds are a common motif in still life paintings and nature photography.

How to Memorize "perched"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a bird sitting on a branch with its feet drawn up. Visualize the position of advantage or security.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'perched' with the image of a bird on a branch or a person in a position of advantage.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Perch and Preen' to remember the meaning of 'perched'.

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