Pluck Meaning

There are 8 meaning(s) for word Pluck

Meaning 1 : strip of feathers

    Example : pluck the capon

    Synonyms : deplumate,  deplume,  displume,  pull,  tear
Meaning 2 : pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion

    Example : he plucked the strings of his mandolin

    Synonyms : pick,  plunk
Meaning 3 : look for and gather

    Synonyms : cull,  pick
Meaning 4 : sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity

    Synonyms : hustle,  roll
Meaning 5 : the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury

    Synonyms : gutsiness,  pluckiness
Meaning 6 : pull or pull out sharply

    Example : pluck the flowers off the bush

    Synonyms : pick off,  pull off,  tweak
Meaning 7 : rip off; ask an unreasonable price

    Synonyms : fleece,  gazump,  hook,  overcharge,  plume,  rob,  soak,  surcharge
Meaning 8 : the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord

How to Pronounce Pluck

  • plÉ™k