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plucking
The term describes a quick, sharp pulling motion. In a culinary or agricultural context, it refers to the removal of feathers or small fruits/leaves. This action is typically associated with precision or repetitive manual labor.
In music, plucking refers to the technique of using fingers or a plectrum to pull a string away from its resting position before releasing it. This creates a distinct, percussive attack compared to bowing or strumming, often evoking a sense of intimacy or delicacy.
When used in grooming, such as with eyebrows or hairs, it implies a targeted removal of individual strands. In this context, the word often carries a connotation of meticulousness or, if done compulsively, a nervous habit.
As an adjective, it describes the specific nature of the movement or sound produced by this action, such as a plucking sound or a plucking motion.
Meanings
Examples
The chef spent the morning plucking the wild ducks for the feast.
Plucking the feathers by hand is a tedious process.
I can hear the soft plucking of a harp from the next room.
Her rhythmic plucking of the guitar strings filled the silence.
The plucking motion of the tweezers was precise and careful.
I wonder if I am plucking these grapes too aggressively.
The ancient texts describe the plucking of sacred herbs at dawn.