1. the action of pulling or picking something quickly
2. a technique of playing stringed instruments by pulling the strings with fingers or a pick
Usage: music

1. present participle of pluck; pulling or picking something quickly with fingers

Examples

• She was plucking feathers from the chicken.
• The guitarist’s plucking technique was impressive.
• He kept plucking at his shirt nervously.
• The plucking of guitar strings creates beautiful melodies.
• She was plucking weeds from the garden.
• The constant plucking of her eyebrows made them thin.
• Birds were plucking berries from the bush.