preen in the Oxford-Paravia Italian Dictionary

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preen Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to preen oneself
agghindarsi
to preen oneself on sth (congratulate)
compiacersi di qc

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The gland secretes an oily fluid associated with preening, or cleaning of the feathers.
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Birds of a flock will preen each other, ruffling their head feathers in invitation.
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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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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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The swan turns its head from side to side and also preens itself.
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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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Its sternum has no keel, its wings are minimal, and it has no preen gland.
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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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Liberal bloggers are preening and snarky (well, maybe the movie has a point here).
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