The Clue
Bird cage swing (5 letter answer)
The Answer
PERCH
Tags
Notes
The answer PERCH is uncommon, appearing about once every 550 puzzles.
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Definition
PERCH as a noun:
1. support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)
2. (perch, rod, pole) = a linear measure of 16.5 feet
3. (perch, rod, pole) = a square rod of land
4. an elevated place serving as a seat
5. any of numerous fishes of America and Europe
6. spiny-finned freshwater food and game fishes
7. any of numerous spiny-finned fishes of various families of the order Perciformes
PERCH as a verb:
1. (perch, roost, rest) = sit, as on a branch; "The birds perched high in the tree"
2. (alight, light, perch) = to come to rest, settle; "Misfortune lighted upon him"
3. cause to perch or sit; "She perched her hat on her head"