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perch

n. any of numerous spiny-finned fishes of various families of the order Perciformes

perch

n. spiny-finned freshwater food and game fishes

perch

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

perch

n. any of numerous fishes of America and Europe

perch

n. an elevated place serving as a seat

rest, roost

v. sit, as on a branch; "The birds perched high in the tree"

light, alight

v. to come to rest, settle; "Misfortune lighted upon him"

bar

n. a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon; "there were bars in the windows to prevent escape"

bar, barroom, bar-room, saloon, ginmill, taproom, café

n. a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter; "he drowned his sorrows in whiskey at the bar"

bar

n. a counter where you can obtain food or drink; "he bought a hot dog and a coke at the bar"

arm, branch

n. any projection that is thought to resemble a human arm; "the arm of the record player"; "an arm of the sea"; "a branch of the sewer"

nest

n. furniture pieces made to fit close together

poise

v. cause to be balanced or suspended

stand, stand up, place upright

v. put into an upright position; "Can you stand the bookshelf up?"

balance, poise

v. hold or carry in equilibrium

settle, fix firmly, ensconce

v. fix firmly; "He ensconced himself in the chair"

land, bring down, put down

v. cause to come to the ground; "the pilot managed to land the airplane safely"

settle, settle down

v. settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground; "dust settled on the roofs"

poise

v. cause to be balanced or suspended

stand, stand up, place upright

v. put into an upright position; "Can you stand the bookshelf up?"

balance, poise

v. hold or carry in equilibrium

settle, settle down

v. settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground; "dust settled on the roofs"

settle, fix firmly, ensconce

v. fix firmly; "He ensconced himself in the chair"

land, bring down, put down

v. cause to come to the ground; "the pilot managed to land the airplane safely"

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