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PERCHED

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Perched.

Perched - as a noun

Support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
support11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A linear measure of 16.5 feet

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pole6rod4

A square rod of land

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pole6rod4

An elevated place serving as a seat

Any of numerous fishes of america and europe

Spiny-finned freshwater food and game fishes

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
percoid12percoid fishpercoidean15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Any of numerous spiny-finned fishes of various families of the order perciformes

Perched - as a verb

Sit, as on a branch

Example: "The birds perched high in the tree"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rest4roost5

To come to rest, settle

Example: "Misfortune lighted upon him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alight10light9

Cause to perch or sit

Example: "She perched her hat on her head"

Perched - as an adjective

Situated as if balancing above something.

Example Sentences

"The bird perched on the rooftop."
"She perched on the edge of her seat, waiting anxiously."
"The cat perched on the window sill, watching the world outside."
"I perched on a rock to take a rest during the hike."
"The butterfly perched on a flower, sipping nectar."
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Word Game Points

Is PERCHED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, perched is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PERCHED has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is PERCHED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, perched is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PERCHED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is PERCHED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, perched is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PERCHED has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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