what is perched
perch 6. (Textiles) a frame on which cloth is placed for inspection. 7. (Units) obsolete or dialect a pole. vb. 8. (usually foll by on) to alight, rest, or cause to rest on or as if on a perch: the bird perched on the branch; the cap was perched on his head. perch. perch1. n. 1. a pole or rod, serving as a roost for birds. 2. any place or object for a bird, animal, or person to alight or rest upon. 3. a high or elevated position, resting place, or the like. 4. a small, elevated seat for the driver of any of certain vehicles.