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pluck v

Pluck means to pull something, especially with a sudden movement, in order to remove it. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of pluck

  • to pull something, especially with a sudden movement, in order to remove it

Usage examples of pluck

He plucked a gray hair from his beard.

She plucked the ripe apple from the branch.

The cook plucked feathers from the chicken before roasting it.

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