Explanation and meaning of pluck.

pluck

/plək/

verb
strip of feathers
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"pluck the capon"

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deplumate deplume displume pull tear

type of:
strip
verb
pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion
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"he plucked the strings of his mandolin"

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pick plunk

type of:
pull draw
verb
look for and gather
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cull pick

type of:
collect pull together gather garner
verb
sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity
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hustle roll

type of:
rip off rip steal
noun
the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury
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gutsiness pluckiness

type of:
fearlessness
verb
pull or pull out sharply
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"pluck the flowers off the bush"

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pick off pull off tweak

type of:
pull draw
verb
rip off; ask an unreasonable price
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fleece gazump hook overcharge plume rob soak surcharge

type of:
chisel rip off cheat
noun
the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord
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type of:
pulling pull

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