English dictionary

preen

/pr/i/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

clean with one's bill

verb.contact

Examples
The birds preened.

Synonyms plume

Source: WordNet 3.0
pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement

verb.communication

Synonyms congratulate

Source: WordNet 3.0
dress or groom with elaborate care

verb.body

Synonyms dress plume primp

Source: WordNet 3.0
To dress with, or as with, a preen; to trim or dress with the beak, as the feathers; -- said of birds.

verb

Source: webster1913