Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pluck
verb
/plʌk/
Definition
To take hold of something and pull it quickly and sharply.
Examples
- She decided to pluck a few flowers from the garden.
- The chef plucked the herbs fresh from the pot.
- The musician plucked the strings of his guitar gently.
Meaning
To remove something, especially from a plant or animal, by pulling it out or off.
Synonyms
- Extract
- Pull
- Remove
- Gather
