Plucker: meaning, definitions and examples

Redundant entry, see the first 'plucker' above.

• The workers in the poultry farm are expert pluckers who make quick work of preparing the chickens

Commonly used in situations involving choosing or selecting items, often in an agricultural or warehouse setting.

• The apple pickers worked tirelessly during the harvest season
• She is a fast picker when it comes to filling orders in the warehouse

Useful when talking about the removal of something from a larger whole, especially in technical or mechanical contexts.

• The dentist used a special extractor to remove the patient's tooth
• The juice extractor made fresh orange juice in seconds

Typically applied in situations where something needs to be taken away or eliminated, often in cleaning or cosmetic settings.

• She used a nail polish remover to clean her nails
• The stain remover worked wonders on the wine spill

To choose or select from among several options or to harvest fruits, flowers, or vegetables.

• She picked a dress for the party
• They went to the garden to pick some fresh vegetables

A small flat tool used to play stringed instruments such as guitars, commonly referred to as a guitar pick.

• He uses a plectrum to play the guitar
• The musician replaced his old plectrum with a new one

Generally has the same meaning as the first 'plucker' listed, referring to someone who picks or pulls something by hand. Repetition may have been an error, as the descriptions are identical.

• The chicken plucker worked quickly to remove the feathers.
• Berry pluckers have to be very careful not to damage the fruit.

Refers to a person or machine that gathers crops or other resources, usually on a large scale. It is a more formal and technical term.

• The farmers used a combine harvester to collect the wheat.
• During the fall, apple harvesters are busy gathering the fruit.

Refers to a person who gathers or selects something, usually by hand, and is often used in agricultural contexts.

• The grape pickers started their work early in the morning.
• Strawberry pickers need to be quick and efficient to keep up with demand.