Word Type

Noun

Verb

The word "roost" can be used as noun and verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

aroost cock of the roost come home to roost henroost roostcock rooster roostmate rule the roost the chickens come home to roost the highest branch is not the safest roost

Inflected/Variant Forms

roust

Context

orkney scotland shetland

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

perch root settle settle down shelter sit sit down steady down take root

Type Of (IsA)

film perch shelter

Manner Of

settle

Related Terms

bird branch nest place race sleep tidal

Synonym Network

perch

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