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I . preen [pri:n] VERB intr

1. preen bird:

preen
sich Akk putzen

2. preen abw person:

preen
sich Akk herausputzen [o. abw auftakeln]

3. preen esp abw (congratulate oneself):

to preen and posture

II . preen [pri:n] VERB trans

1. preen (of bird):

to preen its feathers

2. preen abw (groom):

to preen oneself
sich Akk herausputzen [o. abw auftakeln]

preen [priːn], groom [ɡruːm] VERB

preen

preen gland SUBST

preen oil [priːnˈɔɪl] SUBST

Einsprachige Beispiele (nicht von der PONS Redaktion geprüft)

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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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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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Because certain birds can not reach parasites on all parts of their bodies, particularly their necks, they benefit from preening one another.
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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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They often socialise before dusk, engaging in preening, feeding young, and flying acrobatically.
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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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Preen was mainly a centre half forward but could also be used in the ruck.
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By seven days, they are stretching wings and preening, and at two weeks they are able to fly.
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Liberal bloggers are preening and snarky (well, maybe the movie has a point here).
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Its sternum has no keel, its wings are minimal, and it has no preen gland.
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