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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
Examples
She learned from her grandmother how to pluck a duck, a skill passed down through generations.
The hunter plucked the pheasant he had caught, preparing it for roasting.
02
to play a string instrument, such as a guitar, using the fingers or a plectrum
Transitive: to pluck a string instrument
Examples
The musician plucked the strings of the guitar softly, creating a soothing melody.
He plucked the strings of the ukulele, accompanying his singing with gentle strumming.
03
to gently pull with a quick, sharp motion
Transitive: to pluck sth
Examples
She delicately plucked a flower from the garden.
He reached up to pluck a ripe apple from the tree.
04
to remove stray hairs from the eyebrows for grooming or shaping purposes
Transitive: to pluck eyebrows
Examples
She plucked her eyebrows to create a defined arch that framed her eyes beautifully.
After noticing a few unruly hairs, she decided to pluck her eyebrows to maintain a polished look.
05
to deceive or cheat someone out of money or valuables through cunning or fraudulent means
Transitive: to pluck sb
Examples
The deceitful salesman plucked customers by selling them overpriced products with false claims.
The smooth-talking salesman plucked unsuspecting customers by selling them fake luxury watches at exorbitant prices.
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
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