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preen

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Noun

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

Verb

  1. To pin; fasten.
  2. To groom; to trim or dress the feathers with the beak.
  3. To spend time making oneself attractive and admiring one's appearance, e.g. in front of a mirror.
  4. To show off, posture, or smarm.
  5. To flatter.
  6. To comb; to make orderly.
  7. To trim up, as trees.
  8. To improve the appearance of; groom; prettify.

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