1. [noun] Any of the three species of spiny-finned freshwater fish in the genus Perca.
2. [noun] Any of the about 200 related species of fish in the taxonomic family Percidae.
3. [noun] Several similar species in the order Perciformes, such as the grouper.
4. [noun] A rod, staff, or branch of a tree etc used as a roost by a bird
5. [noun] A pole connecting the fore gear and hind gear of a spring carriage; a reach.
6. [noun] A position that is secure and advantageous, especially one which is prominent or elevated
7. [noun] (dated) a linear measure of 5½ yards, equal to a rod, a pole or ¼ chain; the related square measure
8. [noun] A cubic measure of stonework equal to 16.6 × 1.5 × 1 feet
9. [noun] (textiles) a frame used to examine cloth
10. [verb] (intransitive) To rest on (or as if on) a perch; to roost.
11. [verb] (intransitive) To stay in an elevated position.
12. [verb] (transitive) To place something on (or as if on) a perch.
13. [verb] (transitive) (intransitive) (textiles) To inspect cloth using a perch.
14. [noun] Support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird).
15. [noun] A linear measure of 16.5 feet.
16. [noun] A square rod of land.
17. [noun] An elevated place serving as a seat.
18. [noun] Any of numerous fishes of America and Europe.
19. [noun] Spiny-finned freshwater food and game fishes.
20. [noun] Any of numerous spiny-finned fishes of various families of the order Perciformes.
21. [verb] Sit, as on a branch; 'The birds perched high in the tree'.
22. [verb] To come to rest, settle; 'Misfortune lighted upon him'.
23. [verb] Cause to perch or sit; 'She perched her hat on her head'.
