"ear plucking" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: ear pluckings [plural]
Etymology: From ear + plucking. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|ear|plucking}} ear + plucking Head templates: {{en-noun}} ear plucking (plural ear pluckings)
  1. The process of removing excess hair from the inside of a dog's ear canal, typically using tweezers or hemostats, to improve airflow and prevent moisture buildup and potential ear infections; controversial, as some believe it can cause microscopic tears, leading to infection, while others maintain it is necessary for breeds with dense ear hair like poodles and schnauzers.
    Sense id: en-ear_plucking-en-noun-4qtIlQ8w Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Dogs
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