Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Pluck.
How to pronounce pluck:
US
Pluck - as a noun
The trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gutsiness10pluckiness18The act of pulling and releasing a taut cord
Pluck - as a verb
Pull or pull out sharply
Example: "Pluck the flowers off the bush"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tweak12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
draw8pull6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hustle9roll4Rip off; ask an unreasonable price
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fleece11gazump20hook11overcharge19plume9rob5soak8surcharge15Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cheat10chisel11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion
Example: "He plucked the strings of his mandolin"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pick12plunk11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
draw8pull6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Strip of feathers
Example: "Pull a chicken"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deplumatedeplume12displume13pull6tear4Example Sentences
"She plucked a flower from the garden."
"He plucked a hair from his soup."
"The chef carefully plucked the feathers from the duck."
"She plucked the guitar strings to play a beautiful melody."
"The little girl plucked the petals off the daisy one by one."
Word Game Points
Is PLUCK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pluck is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PLUCK has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is PLUCK a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pluck is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPLUCK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is PLUCK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pluck is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPLUCK has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
