preens

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

Translation

v.(of a bird) to clean or arrange its feathers using its beak

Phrases & Collocations

preens itself

preens feathers

preens in mirror

preens before others

preens for attention

preens with pride

preens and poses

preens for show

preens after bath

Example Sentences

the bird preens its feathers to keep them clean.

she preens in front of the mirror before going out.

the cat preens itself after a long nap.

he always preens himself when he receives compliments.

the peacock preens its tail to attract a mate.

she preens her hair before every important meeting.

the dog preens itself after playing in the mud.

he preens his appearance to make a good impression.

the parrot preens its feathers while perched on a branch.

she preens herself like a model before the photo shoot.

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