What is the meaning of Perch?

Any of the three species of spiny-finned freshwater fish in the genus Perca.

Any of the about 200 related species of fish in the taxonomic family Percidae, especially:

  1. Acanthopagrus berda
  2. Distichodus engycephalus, Distichodus rostratus
  3. Johnius belangerii, Macquaria ambigua, Macquaria colonorum, Macquaria novemaculeata, Nemadactylus macropterus
  4. Kyphosus azureus
  5. Lateolabrax japonicus, Tautogolabrus adspersus

Acanthopagrus berda

Distichodus engycephalus, Distichodus rostratus

Johnius belangerii, Macquaria ambigua, Macquaria colonorum, Macquaria novemaculeata, Nemadactylus macropterus

Kyphosus azureus

Lateolabrax japonicus, Tautogolabrus adspersus

Several similar species in the order Perciformes, such as the grouper.

A rod, staff, tree branch, ledge, etc., used as a roost by a bird.

A pole connecting the fore gear and hind gear of a spring carriage; a reach.

A position that is secure and advantageous, especially one which is prominent or elevated.

A position that is overly elevated or haughty.

A linear measure of 5+2 yards, equal to a rod, a pole or 4 chain; the related square measure.

A cubic measure of stonework equal to 16.6 × 1.5 × 1 feet.

A frame used to examine cloth.

A bar used to support a candle, especially in a church.

A platform for lights to be directed at the stage.

To rest on a perch (especially, of a bird); to roost.

To sit upon the edge of something.

To stay in an elevated position.

To place something on (or as if on) a perch.

To inspect cloth using a perch.

Alternative form of perche (pole)

Source: wiktionary.org