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.