PLUCK

Definition of PLUCK

  1. (noun)the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury
  2. (noun)the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord
  3. (verb)pull or pull out sharply
  4. (verb)sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity
  5. (verb)rip off; ask an unreasonable price
  6. (verb)pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion
  7. (verb)strip of feathers
  8. (verb)look for and gather