Answer: perching

AnswerCrossword Clue
PERCHINGRoosting.
PERCHINGInsessorial.
perching(of a building) Be situated above or on the edge of something
perching(of a person) Sit somewhere, esp. on something high or narrow
perchinga method of softening leather
perchingSet or balance someone or something on (something)
perching(of a bird) Alight or rest on something