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pluck

 

[ plʌk ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

harvesting

To pick or gather something, such as fruits, flowers, or feathers, from the source.

Synonyms

collect, gather, harvest, pick

Examples of usage

  • Farmers pluck ripe apples from the trees.
  • She plucked a rose from the garden.
  • The hunter plucked feathers from the bird he shot.
Context #2 | Verb

removing

To remove something quickly and with a firm pull.

Synonyms

extract, pull, tug, yank

Examples of usage

  • She plucked the stray hair from her eyebrow.
  • He plucked a guitar string.

Translations

Translations of the word "pluck" in other languages:

🇵🇹 arrancar

🇮🇳 उखाड़ना

🇩🇪 zupfen

🇮🇩 memetik

🇺🇦 вищипувати

🇵🇱 szczypać

🇯🇵 摘む (つむ)

🇫🇷 cueillir

🇪🇸 arrancar

🇹🇷 koparmak

🇰🇷 뽑다

🇸🇦 اقتلاع

🇨🇿 vytrhnout

🇸🇰 vytrhnúť

🇨🇳 拔 (bá)

🇸🇮 trgati

🇮🇸 rífa

🇰🇿 жұлу

🇬🇪 გამოღება

🇦🇿 qopartmaq

🇲🇽 arrancar

Etymology

The word 'pluck' originated from Middle English 'plukken', which came from Old English 'pluccian', meaning to pull or pluck. The sense of harvesting or gathering comes from the idea of picking fruits or flowers by hand. Over time, the word has evolved to encompass various meanings related to pulling or collecting things quickly and with force.

See also: plucker, pluckers, plucky.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,855, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.