A duck will preen its feathers many times over the course of the day.
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Preen
/pɹiːn/
Synonyms for "preen" (80 found)
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2 entriesdressget dressed
Sample sentences
22 total sentences available.
She never seemed to want for siller; the house was as bright as a new preen, the yaird better delved than the manse garden; […]
Source: wiktionary
Mr Kernan halted and preened himself before the sloping mirror of Peter Kennedy, hairdresser. Stylish coat, beyond a doubt. Scott of Dawson street. Well worth the half sovereign I gave Neary for it.
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His preening self-satisfaction, chest thrown forward as he settles into a chair in his mansion...
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Showing 4 of 22 available sentences.