Pluck

Verb

Definition: To pull or tug with force.

Definition: To remove the feathers or hair from (a bird, animal, or person).

Definition: To extract or pick (such as flowers or fruits) with effort or skill.

Synonyms: Pull, Tug, Yank, Extract

Antonyms: Insert, Plant, Implant

Examples:
  • She plucked a feather from the bird's wing.
  • He plucked the flowers from the garden for his bouquet.
Mnemonics:
  • Think of plucking feathers off a bird.
  • Imagine carefully plucking flowers from a garden.

Etymology:

Origin:

Middle English 'plukken', from Old English 'pluccian', akin to Middle High German 'plücken'

Historical Usage:

The word has been used since Middle English and its meaning has remained fairly consistent.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Pluck up the courage"

Explanation:

To summon or gather the courage or determination to do something difficult or daunting.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing 'pluck' with 'pluck' (noun).

Explanation:

'Pluck' can be both a verb and a noun with different meanings and usage.

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