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    pluck - Dictionary definition and meaning for word pluck

    Definition
    (noun) the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury
    Synonyms : gutsiness , pluckiness
    Definition
    (noun) the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord Definition
    (verb) pull or pull out sharply
    Synonyms : pick off , pull off , tweak
    Example Sentence
    • pluck the flowers off the bush
    Definition
    (verb) sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity
    Synonyms : hustle , roll
    Definition
    (verb) rip off; ask an unreasonable price
    Synonyms : fleece , gazump , hook , overcharge , plume , rob , soak , surcharge
    Definition
    (verb) pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion
    Synonyms : pick , plunk
    Example Sentence
    • he plucked the strings of his mandolin
    Definition
    (verb) strip of feathers
    Synonyms : deplumate , deplume , displume , pull , tear
    Example Sentence
    • pull a chicken
    • pluck the capon
    Definition
    (verb) look for and gather
    Synonyms : cull , pick
    Example Sentence
    • pick mushrooms
    • pick flowers
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for pluck

one should possess "Courage" to pluck flowers from our garden

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Potter had so much LUCK{P-Luck} that people mistook it for courage

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After having Palak(Spinach) Popeye had so much courage

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chuck from gossip girl is a courageous man.

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You need courage to Pluck a Duck!

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