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Meaning of plucked

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

plucked

Pronunciation:/plʌkt/

verb

Definitions

  1. To pull something sharply; to pull something out

    Example: She plucked the phone from her bag and dialled.

  2. To take or remove (someone) quickly from a particular place or situation.

  3. To gently play a single string, e.g. on a guitar, violin etc.

    Example: Whereas a piano strikes the string, a harpsichord plucks it.

  4. To remove feathers from a bird.

adjective

Definitions

  1. (of something with feathers, hair etc.) Having had these items removed by plucking.

  2. (of the strings of an instrument) Played by plucking.

  3. Having courage and spirit; plucky.