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I . preen [pri:n] VERBE intr

1. preen bird:

preen
sich acc putzen

2. preen péj person:

preen
sich acc herausputzen [o. péj auftakeln]

3. preen esp péj (congratulate oneself):

to preen and posture

II . preen [pri:n] VERBE trans

1. preen (of bird):

to preen its feathers

2. preen péj (groom):

to preen oneself
sich acc herausputzen [o. péj auftakeln]

preen [priːn], groom [ɡruːm] VERBE

preen

preen gland SUBST

preen oil [priːnˈɔɪl] SUBST

Exemples tirés du dictionnaire PONS (vérifiés par l'équipe de rédaction)

to preen and posture
to preen oneself on [or for] sth

Exemples monolingues (non-vérifiés par l'équipe de rédaction)

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They have a unique serrated comb-like structure on the middle claw that is used to preen and perhaps remove parasites.
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This patch, like much of the male's plumage is dull in fresh non-breeding plumage and is brightened by wear and preening.
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They also preen other birds' feathers that are otherwise hard to get at.
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Their elongated shape allow them to conceal themselves between feather shafts and therefore avoid dislodgement while its host is preening or in flight.
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They can enjoy preening the hair and clothing of their owners, and chewing on clothing, buttons, watches, and jewelry.
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This allows them to conceal themselves between the feather shafts and avoid being dislodged during preening or flight.
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Females perform a series of inciting calls and other movements while preening behind the wings of their targeted male.
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She would preen, and so he could identify her.
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The swan turns its head from side to side and also preens itself.
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Its sternum has no keel, its wings are minimal, and it has no preen gland.
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