Preen has 6 different meanings across 1 category:
Verb
Noun
1
A forked tool used by clothiers for dressing cloth.
Verb
1
clean with one's bill
"The birds preened"
2
pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement
3
dress or groom with elaborate care
"She likes to dress when going to the opera"
5
To groom; to trim or dress with the beak, as the feathers.
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