English dictionary

pluck

/pl/@/k/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

pull or pull out sharply

verb.contact

Examples
Pluck the flowers off the bush.

Synonyms pick off pull off tweak

Source: WordNet 3.0
sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity

verb.possession

Synonyms hustle roll

Source: WordNet 3.0
rip off; ask an unreasonable price

verb.possession

Synonyms fleece gazump hook overcharge plume rob soak surcharge

Antonyms undercharge

Source: WordNet 3.0
pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion

verb.contact

Examples
He plucked the strings of his mandolin.

Synonyms pick plunk

Source: WordNet 3.0
strip of feathers

verb.contact

Examples
Pluck the capon.

Synonyms deplumate deplume displume pull tear

Source: WordNet 3.0
look for and gather

verb.contact

Synonyms cull pick

Source: WordNet 3.0
To pull; to draw.

verb

Source: webster1913
To make a motion of pulling or twitching; -- usually with <i>at</i>; as, to <i>pluck</i> at one's gown.

verb

Source: webster1913