pertica — meaning in English

English meaning

• perch noun A spiny-finned freshwater fish, or any of several similar fish species.
• pole noun A long, slender piece of wood or metal used for support or construction.
• rod noun A straight, thin bar, stick, or pole made of wood, metal, or similar material.

Senses

pertica is used for these senses in English:

• perch A rod, staff, tree branch, ledge, etc., used as a roost by a bird.
• pole (historical) A unit of length, equal to a rod (1⁄4 chain or 5+1⁄2 yards).

perch — full definition

1. noun A spiny-finned freshwater fish, or any of several similar fish species.
2. noun A branch, rod, or ledge used by a bird to rest on.
3. noun A high or secure position, especially one that is elevated or prominent.
4. verb To rest or sit somewhere, especially high up or on an edge.

pole — full definition

1. noun A long, slender piece of wood or metal used for support or construction.
2. noun Either of the two points where the Earth's axis meets its surface, or a similar point on a magnet or field.
3. noun A person from Poland.
4. verb To push a boat forward using a pole.

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