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Uncommonperched
The correct spelling is perched.
How to pronounce perched
verb
Say it like: Per-che-d
The correct spelling is perched. To rest on (or as if on) a perch; to roost. For example: "The macaw was perched on Jim's shoulder."
Usage Examples
“The macaw was perched on Jim's shoulder.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To rest on (or as if on) a perch; to roost.
- 2.To stay in an elevated position.
- 3.To place something on (or as if on) a perch.
- 4.To inspect cloth using a perch.
adjective
- 1.Situated as if balancing above something.
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