What is another word for perched?
Pronunciation: [pˈɜːt͡ʃt] (IPA) 
Perched is a word used to describe an object or animal which is placed in a high location, often stationary and balanced. There are several synonyms for perched, such as roosting, settled, nested, ensconced, or anchored. Roosting is often used to describe birds settling in a place to rest, such as on a tree branch or telephone wire. Settled is used to describe an object that is sitting comfortably and balanced in an elevated position, like a book on a shelf. Nested and ensconced imply that the object being described has settled in a secure and protected location, like a bird's nest or a person's favorite chair. Anchored typically means something is fixed in a location and not easily moved, similar to a boat anchored in a harbor.
