dictionary.pt
perch
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/puˈlɐjɾu/po·lei·ro
Definition
1A bar, beam, or branch where birds perch to rest or sleep.
Usage examples
“The chickens returned to the coop and settled on their perches.”
“The canary fell asleep on its perch.”
Common combinations
bird perchchicken roostsleep on a perch
Idiomatic expressions
- fall off one's perch (to die, especially suddenly)