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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Even a swooping hawk couldn’t resist perching on a tree overlooking the makeshift stage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
"One of the responding officers was able to gently coax the bird using food, and the parrot quickly became comfortable, even perching on the officer's hand and shoulder," the airport said in a statement.
From BBC ● Apr. 6, 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 others were fearless, leaping over the rocks, perching precariously on the edges.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
