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perch

verb

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Meaning

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To sit or rest on something, especially a high place.

Example Sentence

The small robin perched on the fence post, watching the garden.

Usage Note

Used to describe the action of a bird or other small creature sitting or resting on a branch, rod, or other elevated surface. It implies a stable, often temporary, resting position.