pluck

/plˈʌk/

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Noun
the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury
Noun
the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord
Verb
pull or pull out sharply; "pluck the flowers off the bush"
Verb
sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity
Verb
rip off; ask an unreasonable price
Verb
pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion; "he plucked the strings of his mandolin"
Verb
strip of feathers; "pull a chicken"; "pluck the capon"
Verb
look for and gather; "pick mushrooms"; "pick flowers"
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