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to pluck
01
to pull out the feathers of a dead bird in order to prepare it for cooking
Transitive: to pluck a dead bird
02
to play a string instrument, such as a guitar, using the fingers or a plectrum
Transitive: to pluck a string instrument
03
to gently pull with a quick, sharp motion
Transitive: to pluck sth
04
to remove stray hairs from the eyebrows for grooming or shaping purposes
Transitive: to pluck eyebrows
05
to deceive or cheat someone out of money or valuables through cunning or fraudulent means
Transitive: to pluck sb
Pluck
01
the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury
02
the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord
pluck
v
plucked
adj
plucked
adj
Example
The farmer plucked the goose, readying it for the holiday feast.
The hunter plucked the pheasant he had caught, preparing it for roasting.
Before cooking, the chef plucked the quail, ensuring a smooth and flavorful dish.
With practiced hands, the cook plucked the game bird, a task requiring precision and patience.
She learned from her grandmother how to pluck a duck, a skill passed down through generations.
