plucker

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Plucker \Pluck"er\, n.
   1. One who, or that which, plucks.
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            Thou setter up and plucker down of kings. --Shak.
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   2. A machine for straightening and cleaning wool.
      [1913 Webster] Pluecker tube