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pluck
(pl/@/k )

noun (n)

  • the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury(noun.attribute)
    Synonym:
    gutsiness, pluckiness
    Antonym:
    gutlessness
    source: wordnet30
  • the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord(noun.act)
    source: wordnet30
  • The act of plucking; a pull; a twitch.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • pull or pull out sharply(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Pluck the flowers off the bush.
    Synonym:
    pick off, pull off, tweak
    source: wordnet30
  • sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity(verb.possession)
    Synonym:
    hustle, roll
    source: wordnet30
  • rip off; ask an unreasonable price(verb.possession)
    Synonym:
    fleece, gazump, hook, overcharge, plume, rob, soak, surcharge
    Antonym:
    undercharge
    source: wordnet30
  • pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion(verb.contact)
    Example:
    He plucked the strings of his mandolin.
    Synonym:
    pick, plunk
    source: wordnet30
  • strip of feathers(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Pluck the capon.
    Synonym:
    deplumate, deplume, displume, pull, tear
    source: wordnet30
  • look for and gather(verb.contact)
    Synonym:
    cull, pick
    source: wordnet30
  • To pull; to draw.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To make a motion of pulling or twitching; -- usually with at; as, to pluck at one's gown.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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