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to preen
01
to groom oneself or another individual by straightening and cleaning the feathers or fur using the beak or tongue
Transitive
Intransitive
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
preen
3rd person singular
preens
Present participle
preening
Past simple
preened
Past participle
preened
02
dress or groom with elaborate care
03
pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement
