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preen

The correct spelling is preen.

How to pronounce preen

noun

IPA: /pɹiːn/

Say it like: Pree-n

The correct spelling is preen. A forked tool used by clothiers for dressing cloth.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A forked tool used by clothiers for dressing cloth.
  2. 2.(dialectal) pin
  3. 3.(dialectal) bodkin; brooch

verb

  1. 1.To pin; fasten.
  2. 2.(of birds) To groom; to trim or dress with the beak, as the feathers.
  3. 3.To show off, posture, or smarm.
  4. 4.To trim up, as trees.

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