Definition of "perch" []

• A rod or branch serving as a roost for a bird. (noun)
• An elevated place for resting or sitting. (noun)
• A position that is secure, advantageous, or prominent. (noun)
• A pole, stick, or rod. (noun)
• Chiefly British A linear measure equal to 5.50 yards or 16.5 feet (5.03 meters); a rod. (noun)

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• "Moreover, the perch is apt for flat surfaces that can be installed in crowded places, such as educational institutes, bank and hospitals, as small leaning stations."
• "Comprising three identical panels, injection-molded from a recycled wood plastic composite, the perch is not only cost-effective to produce but also helps in sustaining the environment."
• "Crank bait: I love the line of "little" ones from Rapala. .esp the diver in perch colors"