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PERCHING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Perching.

Perching - 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

Perching - 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"

Example Sentences

"The bird was perching on a branch."
"The cat was perching on the windowsill."
"The hiker found a perfect spot for perching and enjoying the view."
"The butterflies were perching on the flowers in the garden."
"The birds were perching on the telephone wires."
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Word Game Points

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

PERCHING has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is PERCHING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, perching is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PERCHING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is PERCHING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, perching is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PERCHING has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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