perch
noun
a pole or rod, usually horizontal, serving as a roost for birds.
perching
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present participleof perch.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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On the heels of the death of his longtime mate Jackie, bald eagle Shadow has been perching, singing and lounging at his Big Bear nest with a new companion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
“Atlanta” built a Lynchian house for its “Teddy Perkins” episode, perching a namesake character buried under prosthetics within its dim innards.
From Salon ● Jan. 18, 2025
Designed based on perching birds like ravens and crows that frequently switch between air and land, the multifunctional robotic legs allow it to take off autonomously in environments previously inaccessible to winged drones.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 6, 2024
The series began with a goat "perching" on a building in Kew, followed by two elephants reaching their trunks towards each other in Chelsea.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2024
“I used this telescope,” she said, flying over to the ship’s bow and perching upon a long brass tube mounted on a tripod.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
