American English pronunciation
How to pronounce plucking
IPA transcription: [p'lʌkɪŋ]
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Verb
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rip off; ask an unreasonable price
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pull or pull out sharply
“pluck the flowers off the bush”
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look for and gather
“pick mushrooms”
“pick flowers”
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strip of feathers
“pull a chicken”
“pluck the capon”
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sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity
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pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion
“he plucked the strings of his mandolin”
Usage examples
- A man is playing on a stand up bass by plucking the strings.
- A young man plucking on his guitar in a waiting room.