pluck

verb
UK: /plʌk/
US: /plʌk/

  1. To pull something, such as a feather or hair, quickly from a surface.

    1. I pluck the feathers from the chicken before cooking it.
    2. She had to pluck her eyebrows to keep them neatly shaped, using tweezers.

  2. To pick something, especially a flower or fruit, from a plant.

    1. We can pluck some apples from the tree in the garden.
    2. She plucked a rose from the bush and held it to her nose, inhaling its scent.

  3. To play a musical instrument, such as a guitar or harp, by pulling the strings with your fingers.

    1. He likes to pluck the strings of his guitar softly.
    2. She began to pluck at the harp strings, creating a melody that echoed through the hall.

  4. To take someone or something from a place or situation, often suddenly or unexpectedly.

    1. The rescuers pluck survivors from the flooded area.
    2. His promising career was plucked away by a sudden illness and unfortunate circumstances.

Synonyms

pick pull grasp courage bravery spirit
pluck noun

  1. The act of pulling something quickly.

    1. With a pluck, he removed the splinter.
    2. After a quick pluck, the unwanted weed was gone from the vegetable garden.

  2. Courage or spirit, especially in a difficult situation.

    1. It took pluck to stand up to the bully.
    2. Despite the overwhelming odds, the team showed great pluck and determination throughout the match.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pluck" in English means: To pull something, such as a feather or hair, quickly from a surface., To pick something, especially a flower or fruit, from a plant., To play a musical instrument, such as a guitar or harp, by pulling the strings with your fingers., To take someone or something from a place or situation, often suddenly or unexpectedly..

The phonetic transcription of "pluck" is /plʌk/ in British English and /plʌk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "pluck": pick, pull, grasp, courage, bravery, spirit.

Example usage of "pluck": "I pluck the feathers from the chicken before cooking it.". More examples on the page.