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/plʌk/
Meaning & Definition
noun
Courage or determination.
It took a lot of pluck for her to stand up and speak her mind.
verb
To pull or pinch something quickly and firmly.
She decided to pluck a few flowers from the garden for the vase.
To take something out or remove it, especially by pulling.
He plucked a note from the bulletin board that caught his eye.
To play a stringed instrument by pulling the strings with fingers or a plectrum.
He learned to pluck the strings of his guitar with great skill.
To remove feathers from a bird, especially in preparation for cooking.
They had to pluck the chickens before they could cook them.
Etymology
Middle English 'plokken', from Old English 'ploccan'; akin to Dutch 'plukken' and German 'pflücken'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
pluck up one's courage
To summon the bravery to do something.
pluck at someone's heartstrings
To evoke strong emotions in someone.
pluck a string
To play a stringed instrument by pinching the strings with fingers.
Related Words
pluckable
Capable of being plucked.
pluckiness
The quality of being courageous or spirited.
Slang Meanings
To achieve something against the odds.
He really plucked it in the final moments of the game.
To take a risk.
She plucked herself into the competition, despite her fears.