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I . preen [pri:n] V. intr.

1. preen bird:

preen
sich acus. putzen

2. preen pey. person:

preen
sich acus. herausputzen [o. pey. auftakeln]

3. preen esp pey. (congratulate oneself):

to preen and posture

II . preen [pri:n] V. trans.

1. preen (of bird):

to preen its feathers

2. preen pey. (groom):

to preen oneself
sich acus. herausputzen [o. pey. auftakeln]

preen [priːn], groom [ɡruːm] V.

preen

preen gland SUST.

preen oil [priːnˈɔɪl] SUST.

Ejemplos de uso en el diccionario PONS (revisados por la redacción)

to preen and posture
to preen oneself on [or for] sth
sich acus. mit etw dat. brüsten

Ejemplos monolingües (no verificados por la redacción de PONS)

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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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You will never pay for your crimes and you will continue to preen yourself, to bask in your illusions of moral ascendancy.
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The swan turns its head from side to side and also preens itself.
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All members of a family take turns to incubate, preen, and feed youngsters, and all cooperate in defending the nest against predators.
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Birds coated with oil lose the insulation and waterproofing properties of their feathers, and can also ingest oil during preening.
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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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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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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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In the middle part of the day they rest in shady areas near water and preen.
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