preen in Dutch
preen in Dutch is gladstrijken, poetsen, reinigen — preen means a forked tool used by clothiers for dressing cloth.
preen in Dutch
gladstrijken
(of birds, ambitransitive) To groom; to trim or dress the feathers with the beak.
poetsen
(of birds, ambitransitive) To groom; to trim or dress the feathers with the beak.
reinigen
(of birds, ambitransitive) To groom; to trim or dress the feathers with the beak.
opsmukken
(of people, intransitive, reflexive) To spend time making oneself attractive and admiring one's appearance, e.g. in front of a mirror.
uitdossen
(of people, intransitive, reflexive) To spend time making oneself attractive and admiring one's appearance, e.g. in front of a mirror.
pronken
(intransitive) To show off, posture, or smarm.
What does "preen" mean?
- noun A forked tool used by clothiers for dressing cloth.
- noun A bodkin; brooch.
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What is "preen" in Dutch?
"preen" in Dutch is gladstrijken, poetsen, reinigen. preen means: A forked tool used by clothiers for dressing cloth.
Are there other ways to say "preen" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 6 translations listed for "preen": gladstrijken, poetsen, reinigen, opsmukken, uitdossen, pronken.
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