Pronunciation: [plˈʌkɪŋ] (IPA) 
The word "plucking" is spelled with seven letters and pronounced as /ˈplʌkɪŋ/. The "pl" at the beginning is pronounced with a strong "p" sound, followed by a soft "l" sound. The "u" has a short "uh" sound, and the "ck" is pronounced with a hard "k" sound. The final "ing" has a strong "ih" sound with a soft "ng" at the end. The word "plucking" is commonly used to describe the act of pulling or removing feathers, hair, or strings.
Plucking is a verb that refers to the action of pulling or removing something quickly and forcefully, usually with one's fingers or with a specialized tool. It involves grasping or seizing an object firmly and pulling it away from its original position. This action is typically characterized by a swift and decisive movement.
In a literal sense, plucking commonly refers to the act of removing feathers, hairs, or other small, thin objects from a surface or living organism. For example, plucking feathers from a bird or plucking hairs from one's eyebrows.
In a figurative sense, plucking can describe the act of extracting or snatching something quickly or abruptly. This can refer to picking fruits or vegetables from plants, such as plucking ripe apples from a tree. It can also relate to the act of obtaining or acquiring information or ideas by extracting them from various sources.
Moreover, plucking finds application in the context of musical instruments, particularly stringed instruments like guitars and harps. Plucking the strings involves striking or pulling them with the fingers or a plectrum to produce musical notes, thereby creating a unique sound.
Overall, plucking entails forcefully removing or extracting something, whether physical or metaphorical, with an element of swiftness and precision.
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The word "plucking" originated from the Middle English term "plucken", which was derived from the Old English word "pluccian". This Old English root word was initially used to refer to the action of pulling or snatching. Over time, the meaning of "plucken" evolved to specifically denote the act of pulling or picking feathers, hairs, or other similar materials from an animal or object. This sense of "pluck" has persisted in modern usage, encompassing actions such as plucking flowers, plucking a guitar string, or plucking the strings of a bow.
