nounπShareA forked tool used by clothiers for dressing cloth."The tailor used his preen to carefully press the fabric before cutting it. "utensiljobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(dialectal) pin"My little brother used a small, wooden preen to hold his paper clips together in his school project. "itemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(dialectal) bodkin; brooch"Her grandmother's antique preen, a silver brooch shaped like a flower, fastened her shawl. "wearitemthingappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pin; fasten."The seamstress preened the fabric to the lining, securing the edges perfectly. "actionwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of birds) To groom; to trim or dress with the beak, as the feathers."The robin preened its feathers meticulously on the branch outside the classroom window. "animalbirdnatureactionappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo show off, posture, or smarm."The boy preened in front of the mirror before going to his school dance, adjusting his tie and smoothing his hair. "appearanceactioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo trim up, as trees."The gardener used clippers to preen the rose bushes, making them look neat and healthy. "plantagriculturenatureenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
