Perches

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Definition of Perches

noun

Any of the three species of spiny-finned freshwater fish in the genus Perca.
Any of the about 200 related species of fish in the taxonomic family Percidae, especially:
Several similar species in the order Perciformes, such as the grouper.

noun

A rod, staff, or branch of a tree etc used as a roost by a bird
A pole connecting the fore gear and hind gear of a spring carriage; a reach.
A position that is secure and advantageous, especially one which is prominent or elevated
A position that is overly elevated or haughty
A linear measure of 5 1/2 yards, equal to a rod, a pole or 1/4 chain; the related square measure

verb

To rest on (or as if on) a perch; to roost.
"The macaw was perched on Jim's shoulder."
To stay in an elevated position.
To place something on (or as if on) a perch.
To inspect cloth using a perch.

Anagrams of Perches

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "perches":

6-LETTER WORDS

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5-LETTER WORDS

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4-LETTER WORDS

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+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "perches" and rearranging:

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Rhyming Words

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