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/plʌkt/
Meaning & Definition
verb
To remove or take hold of something with a quick, sudden movement.
She plucked a flower from the garden.
To pluck strings on a musical instrument to produce sound.
He plucked the strings of his guitar gently.
To take (a person or thing) quickly from a place, often with force.
The mother plucked her child from the path of the oncoming car.
To remove feathers from a bird, typically in preparation for cooking.
He plucked the chicken before roasting it.
Etymology
Middle English plukken, from Old English ploccan; similar to Dutch plukken.
Common Phrases and Expressions
plucked from thin air
to create or produce something that seems improbable or unlikely.
plucked up courage
to gather one's courage to act or speak.
Related Words
pluck
to take hold of something and remove it.
pluckiness
having courage or determination.
Slang Meanings
To steal or take something unexpectedly.
He just plucked my phone right off the table.
To feel nervous or anxious.
I was so plucked before my presentation!