preen
Pronunciation:
/pɹiːn/noun
Definitions
A forked tool used by clothiers for dressing cloth.
(dialectal) pin
(dialectal) bodkin; brooch
verb
Definitions
To pin; fasten.
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Meaning of preen
preen
Pronunciation:
/pɹiːn/verb
Definitions
(of birds) To groom; to trim or dress with the beak, as the feathers.
To show off, posture, or smarm.
To trim up, as trees.