preening

[US]/ˈpriːnɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈpriːnɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.(of a bird) to clean or arrange its feathers with its beak; to groom oneself

Phrases & Collocations

preening bird

preening oneself

preening feathers

preening behavior

preening ritual

preening time

preening ducks

preening process

preening habits

preening session

Example Sentences

the bird spent hours preening its feathers.

she watched the cat preening itself in the sun.

preening is essential for birds to maintain their plumage.

the peacock was preening its colorful tail.

he noticed the duck preening by the pond.

preening helps birds remove dirt and parasites.

the swan was preening gracefully on the lake.

after the rain, she saw the birds preening themselves.

he spent the afternoon preening his collection of model airplanes.

preening is a common behavior among many animal species.

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