1. to pull or pick something quickly and forcefully
2. to remove feathers or hair by pulling
3. to play a stringed instrument by pulling the strings with fingers

1. courage and determination in a difficult situation
Usage: informal

Examples

• She plucked a flower from the garden.
• The farmer plucked the chicken before cooking it.
• He plucked the guitar strings gently.
• The child plucked at her mother’s sleeve for attention.
• You need real pluck to climb that mountain.
• She plucked her eyebrows carefully.
• The musician plucked a beautiful melody.