Trim with a beak (5)

I believe the answer is:

preen

(Other definitions for preen that I've seen before include "Dress with elaborate care" , "Titivate oneself" , "Clean with the beak" , "Arrange feathers" , "Tidy/clean (feathers)" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press.

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