plucked
Pronunciation:
/plʌkt/verb
Definitions
To pull something sharply; to pull something out
Example: She plucked the phone from her bag and dialled.
To take or remove (someone) quickly from a particular place or situation.
To gently play a single string, e.g. on a guitar, violin etc.
Example: Whereas a piano strikes the string, a harpsichord plucks it.
To remove feathers from a bird.
adjective
Definitions
(of something with feathers, hair etc.) Having had these items removed by plucking.
(of the strings of an instrument) Played by plucking.
Having courage and spirit; plucky.