MILKING Meaning and
Definition
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Milking is a noun that primarily refers to the act of extracting milk from animals, particularly cows, through the process of milking. It involves manually or mechanically stimulating the teats or udder of the animal to release milk, which is used for various purposes, such as human consumption or to produce dairy products such as cheese, butter, or yogurt. Milking is typically performed on a regular basis to ensure the continuous supply of milk from the animal.
In a broader sense, milking can also be used metaphorically to describe the act of exploiting or taking advantage of someone or a situation for personal gain or profit. This figurative usage suggests the notion of extracting resources or benefits, often in a repetitive or excessive manner, similar to how milk is repetitively extracted from animals. In this context, "milking" may refer to actions such as unfairly profiting from someone's work or talents, manipulating a situation to benefit oneself at the expense of others, or maximizing advantages from an organization or system.
Overall, the term "milking" encompasses both the literal act of extracting milk from animals and the metaphorical act of exploiting or taking advantage of someone or a situation for personal gain.
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Stripping, running the finger along a compressible tube, such as the urethra, with the object of expressing its contents.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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Etymology of MILKING
The word "milking" has its origins in Old English. It comes from the verb "milcian", which means "to milk". This Old English word can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic root word "melkan", which also means "to milk". The term has remained relatively unchanged in its basic form for centuries, evolving into its present-day usage to describe the act of extracting milk from animals.
Conjugate verb Milking
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