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Translations for „preen“ in the English » Russian Dictionary (Go to Russian » English )

I . preen [pri:n] VB intr

1. preen (tidy its feathers):

preen birds

2. preen pej (tidy oneself up):

preen
preen

II . preen [pri:n] VB trans

1. preen (tidy):

preen feathers

2. preen pej (groom):

to preen oneself

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English
Females perform a series of inciting calls and other movements while preening behind the wings of their targeted male.
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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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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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This allows them to conceal themselves between the feather shafts and avoid being dislodged during preening or flight.
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They spent their time primping and preening, going to parties, dancing and strutting, and wooing women.
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They often socialise before dusk, engaging in preening, feeding young, and flying acrobatically.
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In the middle part of the day they rest in shady areas near water and preen.
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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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The male then scrambled onto the female's back and copulated, which was then followed by soft clucking and occasionally more preening.
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The swan turns its head from side to side and also preens itself.
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