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perched

adjective C1
  1. Situated as if balancing above something.
  2. Occurring above the regional water table. · a perched aquifer
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An old, pointed blue hat, that had belonged to some Munchkin, was perched on his head, and the rest of the figure was a blue suit of clothes, worn and faded, which had also been stuffed with straw.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 16 · B2
“I’m not feeling well,” said the Scarecrow, with a smile, “for it is very tedious being perched up here night and day to scare away crows.”
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 17 · B2
By and by an old crow flew near me, and after looking at me carefully he perched upon my shoulder and said:
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 22 · B2
Then they all looked at the river and saw the Scarecrow perched upon his pole in the middle of the water, looking very lonely and sad.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 47 · B2

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