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I . preen [pri:n] VERBO intr

1. preen bird:

preen
sich Acus putzen

2. preen pej person:

preen
sich Acus herausputzen [o. pej auftakeln]

3. preen esp pej (congratulate oneself):

to preen and posture

II . preen [pri:n] VERBO trans

1. preen (of bird):

to preen its feathers

2. preen pej (groom):

to preen oneself
sich Acus herausputzen [o. pej auftakeln]

preen [priːn], groom [ɡruːm] VERBO

preen

preen gland SUBST

preen oil [priːnˈɔɪl] SUBST

Exemplos unilingues (não verificados pela redação)

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She would preen, and so he could identify her.
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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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In the middle part of the day they rest in shady areas near water and preen.
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Preen was mainly a centre half forward but could also be used in the ruck.
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The gland secretes an oily fluid associated with preening, or cleaning of the feathers.
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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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Birds of a flock will preen each other, ruffling their head feathers in invitation.
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In the morning, it preens and stretches before dropping straight to the ground.
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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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