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1. gland
noun. ['ˈglænd'] any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstream.
Synonyms
Etymology
- glans (Latin)
Rhymes with Preen Gland
- misunderstand
- vallegrande
- understand
- withstand
- meadowland
- lefthand
- unplanned
- righthand
- marchand
- firsthand
- expand
- disband
- bourland
- unmanned
- strande
- strand
- remand
- outmanned
- offhand
- laband
- hoiland
- fernand
- demand
- deland
- command
- stand
- spanned
- scanned
- planned
- grande
2. preen
verb. ['ˈpriːn'] dress or groom with elaborate care.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- pren (Middle English (1100-1500))
- preon (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. preen
verb. ['ˈpriːn'] clean with one's bill.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- pren (Middle English (1100-1500))
- preon (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. preen
verb. ['ˈpriːn'] pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- pren (Middle English (1100-1500))
- preon (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
Sentences with preen-gland
1. Noun Phrase
A malfunctioning uropygial gland, also known as the oil or preen gland, can cause seizures as well as glandular metaplasia or hyperkeratosis.
2. Noun Phrase
This oil was created by Beier in his lab and is meant to replicate the effects of the preen gland, found in ducks.
3. Noun Phrase
The preen gland secretes an oil and distributes it all over a duck's body, creating a non-greasy layer on the duck's features, allowing it to repel water and swim effectively.
