verb🔗ShareTo pin; fasten."The seamstress preened the embellishments to the bodice of the gown. "appearanceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(of birds) To groom; to trim or dress with the beak, as the feathers."The robin preened its feathers carefully, smoothing each one with its beak. "animalbirdbiologynatureappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo show off, posture, or smarm."After winning the race, the athlete preened for the cameras, striking several poses. "appearanceattitudeactioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo trim up, as trees."The gardener carefully preened the rose bushes, removing dead leaves and shaping them for better growth. "agriculturenatureplantChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
