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preened

The correct spelling is preened.

How to pronounce preened

verb

Say it like: Pree-ned

The correct spelling is preened. To pin; fasten.

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Definition

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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