preen in the PONS Dictionary

preen Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to preen oneself
контя се
to preen oneself on sth
гордея се с нщ

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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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By seven days, they are stretching wings and preening, and at two weeks they are able to fly.
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They also preen other birds' feathers that are otherwise hard to get at.
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She would preen, and so he could identify her.
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Preen was mainly a centre half forward but could also be used in the ruck.
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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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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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Its sternum has no keel, its wings are minimal, and it has no preen gland.
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The swan turns its head from side to side and also preens itself.
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