1. plural of perch; rods or branches where birds rest
2. plural of perch; freshwater fish with spiny fins
3. plural of perch; high or elevated positions

1. third person singular of perch; sits or rests on something high

Examples

• The birds built their nests on the highest perches in the tree.
• We caught several perches during our fishing trip to the lake.
• The cat perches on the windowsill every morning.
• Eagles choose rocky perches with good views of their territory.
• The restaurant serves fresh perches with lemon and herbs.
• She perches her reading glasses on top of her head.
• The owl perches silently on the fence post at night.