preen

US /priːn/
UK /priːn/
"preen" picture
1.

of a bird) tidy and clean its feathers with its beak

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The pigeon sat on the ledge, meticulously preening its wings.
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The swan gracefully preened its white feathers on the lake.
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2.

devote effort to making oneself look attractive and then admire one's appearance

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He spent hours preening in front of the mirror before the party.
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She likes to preen about her achievements.
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