preen
خودپسند ہونا
definition
verb
robins preened at the pool's edge
(of a bird) straighten and clean its feathers with its beak.
example
With hundreds of new feathers regenerating, the bird must 'preen' constantly.
The tall white birds 'preen' , squawk, and soar majestically, like snowy B - 52s.
If these substances come into contact with bird feathers they are impossible for the bird to 'preen' or wash out.
This louse is the only common parasite on satin bowerbirds, and it is found mainly around the head and eyes where birds cannot easily 'preen' .
The penguins ingest the oil as they 'preen' their feathers, which changes the birds' immune systems, making them more vulnerable to disease.
The second study suggested that birds with longer bill overhangs are more efficient 'preeners' because the overhang helps birds create a shearing force that crushes ectoparasites.
When 'preening' , birds nibble and stroke their feathers, returning them to correct position.
‘As you wish, Captain,’ Tyrr replied simply, mentally 'preening himself' for the accomplishment.
We're always expected to be 'preening ourselves' , so it was a pretty nice opportunity not to have to think about that stuff for a while.
Television stars had been 'preening themselves' for the red carpet at Claridges, where some of the hottest designers, make-up artists, jewellers and hair stylists had taken up residence.
Anatids spend copious amounts of time in the water and spend a great deal of time on 'preening' and feather maintenance.
They then spend several hours 'preening' and drying their feathers.
Humans are like animals: when they stop 'preening themselves' , you've got to worry.
They start cramming the barricades, the ladies start primping and 'preening themselves' in their compact mirrors.
Watch any bird for a while, and you will see that it spends a lot of time 'preening' its feathers and bathing in water or dust.
For almost 10 years, I have 'preened myself' on this single modest benefaction.
The police last week in Sunderland 'preened themselves' on how good intelligence had enabled them to spot and control the troublemakers.
The edge of the ice had started to melt, creating a narrow stream where some of the birds were happily 'preening' , flapping showers of droplets into the air.
We 'preened ourselves' for reaching the quarter-finals of soccer's World Cup, and now it doesn't matter so much if we don't bring home the Ashes, just as long as we don't get battered in every game.
That's why the contestants spend so much time 'preening themselves' in front of a mirror.
Birds use their beaks to keep their feathers in order; you know this action as 'preening' .
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