preened

/P R IY1 N D/
verb
  1. 1

    To pin; fasten.

verb
  1. 1

    (of birds) To groom; to trim or dress with the beak, as the feathers.

  2. 2

    To show off, posture, or smarm.

  3. 3

    To trim up, as trees.

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