Plucker: meaning, definitions and examples

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plucker

[ ˈplʌkər ]

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bird-related

A person or thing that plucks, especially something that is used for plucking feathers or hairs.

Synonyms

extractor, picker, remover

Examples of usage

The plucker gently removed the feathers from the bird.
She used a plucker to remove unwanted hairs.

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music-related

A device used for plucking the strings of a musical instrument, such as a guitar or banjo.

Synonyms

pick, plectrum

Examples of usage

He used a plucker to create a unique sound on his guitar.
The banjo player's fast plucking impressed the audience.

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horticulture-related

A tool used for plucking fruits or vegetables from plants.

Synonyms

harvester, picker

Examples of usage

The farmer used a plucker to harvest the ripe fruits.
She gently used the plucker to pick the delicate berries.

Translations

Translations of the word "plucker" in other languages:

🇵🇹 apanhador

🇮🇳 चुनने वाला

🇩🇪 Pflücker

🇮🇩 pemetik

🇺🇦 збирач

🇵🇱 zbieracz

🇯🇵 摘む人

🇫🇷 cueilleur

🇪🇸 recolector

🇹🇷 toplayıcı

🇰🇷 채집자

🇸🇦 جامع

🇨🇿 sběrač

🇸🇰 zberač

🇨🇳 采摘者

🇸🇮 nabiralec

🇮🇸 safnari

🇰🇿 жинаушы

🇬🇪 მკრეფავი

🇦🇿 yığıcı

🇲🇽 recolector

Word origin

The word 'plucker' originated from the Middle English word 'plukken', which means 'to pluck'. It has been used for centuries to describe the action of pulling or picking something. Over time, 'plucker' has evolved to have various meanings across different contexts, from bird-related to music-related to horticulture-related. The versatility of this word reflects its adaptability in describing different actions and tools used for plucking.