pluck

• اسم يدل على صفة الشجاعة والجرأة والإقدام في مواجهة الصعاب، أو على فعل شد الوتر أو نتفه وإطلاقه.

A noun referring to the quality of showing courage and determination in the face of difficulty, or the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord.

1. Courage and determinationB2formal

   The quality of showing bravery and resolve in the face of difficulty or danger.

   الشجاعة والعزيمة

   • She showed great pluck in standing up to the bully.
   • His pluck during the crisis inspired the whole team.
   • It takes a lot of pluck to start a new business alone.

   المرادفاتbackbonebraverycouragedaringdeterminationfortitudegritmettlenerveresolvespiritvalor

   الأضدادcowardicefearfulnessspinelessnesstimidity

2. Act of pulling a cordB1formal

   The action of pulling and releasing a taut string or cord, especially to produce a sound.

   نَقْر الوَتَر

   • The musician gave a gentle pluck to the guitar string.
   • A single pluck of the harp string filled the room with sound.
   • He adjusted the tension before each pluck of the bow.

   المرادفاتjerkpulltugtwangtwitch

• فعل يدل على نزع شيء أو انتزاعه بسرعة، أو العزف على آلة وترية بجذب الأوتار ونقرها.

A verb used to indicate the act of pulling something quickly to remove it, or to play a stringed instrument by pulling the strings.

1. Pull or pull out sharplyB1formal

   To remove something by pulling it quickly and with force.

   اقتلاع

   • She plucked a flower from the garden.
   • He plucked the splinter from his finger.
   • The magician plucked a coin from behind the child's ear.

   المرادفاتjerkripsnatchtugwrenchyank

2. Sell or obtain by energetic or underhanded activityC1informalamerican

   To sell something or obtain something through energetic, often dishonest or shady means.

   تحصيل أو بيع بطرق ملتوية

   • He tried to pluck the antique vase from the old lady for a low price.
   • The salesman plucked the customer with a fake warranty.
   • They plucked the contract from the competitor by offering bribes.

   المرادفاتhustleroll

3. Rip off; ask an unreasonable priceB2informalamerican

   To cheat someone by charging an excessively high price.

   يستغل

   • The taxi driver plucked the tourist by charging triple the normal fare.
   • That shop plucks its customers with overpriced souvenirs.
   • Don't buy from that vendor; he'll pluck you for sure.

   المرادفاتfleecegougeoverchargerip offrookscrewsoaksting

4. Pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motionB1formal

   To pull something quickly and lightly, often with fingers, to produce a sound or effect.

   النَّقْر

   • He plucked the guitar strings gently.
   • She plucked at his sleeve to get his attention.
   • The musician plucked the harp with delicate fingers.

   المرادفاتjerksnatchtugtweaktwitch

5. Strip of feathersB1formal

   To remove feathers from a bird, typically before cooking.

   نَتْف ريش الطائر

   • The chef plucked the chicken before roasting it.
   • They plucked the duck clean in the backyard.
   • Plucking a turkey takes time and patience.

   المرادفاتcleandresspick

6. Look for and gatherB1formal

   To search for and collect something, often by hand.

   جمع

   • The children plucked berries from the bushes.
   • She plucked wildflowers for a bouquet.
   • They plucked apples from the orchard trees.

   المرادفاتcollectcullgathergleanharvestpick

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