preen
noun
1. A forked tool used by clothiers for dressing cloth.
2. (dialectal) pin
3. (dialectal) bodkin; brooch
verb
1. clean with one's bill
- The birds preened
Similar word(s): plume
Definition categories: contact, arrange, clean
2. pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement
Similar word(s): congratulate
Definition categories: communication, crow, gloat, triumph
3. dress or groom with elaborate care