pluck

/plˈʌk/

/ˈpɫək/

[verb] [noun]

to pluck

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to play a string instrument, such as a guitar, using the fingers or a plectrum

pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion

synonyms : pick

plunk

to remove or pull out something, such as hair or feathers, forcefully or abruptly

synonyms : pick off

pull off

tweak

look for and gather

synonyms : cull

pick

to pull out the feathers of a dead bird in order to prepare it for cooking

synonyms : deplumate

rip off; ask an unreasonable price

synonyms : fleece

antonyms : undercharge

sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity

synonyms : hustle

roll

Pluck

[NOUN]

the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury

synonyms : gutsiness

pluckiness

antonyms : gutlessness

the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord

Examples

1. The monkey skillfully plucked the almonds from the tree.

2. He plucked a vibrant pink mallow flower from the garden and admired its soft petals.

3. She plucked a fleshy strawberry from the garden and enjoyed its juicy sweetness.

4. "Oh, I just plucked them out of the air."

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