plucked

[plʌkt]

plucked Definition

  • 1past participle of 'pluck'
  • 2remove a hair or feather from (a person or animal)
  • 3take hold of (something) and quickly remove it from its place
  • 4play (a stringed instrument) by pulling the strings with the fingers or a plectrum

Using plucked: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "plucked" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She plucked a gray hair from her head.

  • Example

    He plucked a flower from the garden.

  • Example

    She plucked the book from the shelf.

  • Example

    He plucked the guitar strings with his fingers.

plucked Synonyms and Antonyms

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Antonyms for plucked

Phrases with plucked

  • to summon the courage to do something

    Example

    I had to pluck up the courage to ask for a raise.

  • to invent something without any evidence or basis

    Example

    I have no idea where he got that theory from; he just plucked it out of thin air.

  • pluck at someone's heartstrings

    to evoke strong emotions in someone, especially feelings of sympathy or sadness

    Example

    The movie's ending was so touching that it plucked at my heartstrings.

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Summary: plucked in Brief

'Plucked' [plʌkt] is the past participle of 'pluck,' which means to remove a hair or feather, take hold of something and quickly remove it, or play a stringed instrument. Examples include 'She plucked a gray hair from her head.' and 'He plucked the guitar strings with his fingers.' Phrases like 'pluck up the courage' and 'pluck something out of thin air' add idiomatic meaning to the term.

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