perch

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   Any of the three species of spiny-finned freshwater fish in the genus Perca.
2. 2
   Any of the about 200 related species of fish in the taxonomic family Percidae, especially: Acanthopagrus berda
3. 3
   Any of the about 200 related species of fish in the taxonomic family Percidae, especially: Distichodus engycephalus, Distichodus rostratus
4. 4
   Any of the about 200 related species of fish in the taxonomic family Percidae, especially: Johnius belangerii, Macquaria ambigua, Macquaria colonorum, Macquaria novemaculeata, Nemadactylus macropterus
5. 5
   Any of the about 200 related species of fish in the taxonomic family Percidae, especially: Kyphosus azureus
6. 6
   Any of the about 200 related species of fish in the taxonomic family Percidae, especially: Lateolabrax japonicus, Tautogolabrus adspersus
7. 7
   Several similar species in the order Perciformes, such as the grouper.
8. 8
   A rod, staff, tree branch, ledge, etc., used as a roost by a bird.
9. 9
   A pole connecting the fore gear and hind gear of a spring carriage; a reach.
10. 10
    A position that is secure and advantageous, especially one which is prominent or elevated.
11. 11
    A position that is overly elevated or haughty.
12. 12
    A linear measure of 5+¹⁄₂ yards, equal to a rod, a pole or ¹⁄₄ chain; the related square measure.
13. 13
    A cubic measure of stonework equal to 16.6 × 1.5 × 1 feet.
14. 14
    A frame used to examine cloth.
15. 15
    A bar used to support a candle, especially in a church.
16. 16
    A platform for lights to be directed at the stage.

Verb

1. 1
   To rest on a perch (especially, of a bird); to roost.
2. 2
   To sit upon the edge of something.
3. 3
   To stay in an elevated position.
4. 4
   To place something on (or as if on) a perch.
5. 5
   To inspect cloth using a perch.

Proper noun

1. 1
   A surname.
2. 2
   a type of freshwater fish