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perched

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. 1.To rest on (or as if on) a perch; to roost.
  2. 2.To stay in an elevated position.
  3. 3.To place something on (or as if on) a perch.
  4. 4.To inspect cloth using a perch.

adjective

  1. 1.Situated as if balancing above something.

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