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pluck
'pluck' - used as a noun
1. the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury
2. the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord

'pluck' - used as a verb
3. pull or pull out sharply
pluck the flowers off the bush
4. sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity
5. rip off; ask an unreasonable price
6. pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion
he plucked the strings of his mandolin
7. strip of feathers
pluck the capon
8. look for and gather

derived forms
1. Pluck / Plural
plucks
2. Pluck / Past
plucked
3. Pluck / Third Person
plucks
4. Pluck / Present Participle
plucking
Variations of 'pluck'
 
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