plucked

Describes something that has been pulled or removed, often referring to feathers, fruit, or strings of a musical instrument.

ruОписывает то, что было выдернуто или удалено, часто относится к перьям, фруктам или струнам музыкального инструмента.esDescribe algo que ha sido arrancado o extraído, frecuentemente referido a plumas, frutas o cuerdas de un instrumento musical.frQualifie ce qui a été arraché ou retiré, souvent en parlant de plumes, de fruits ou des cordes d'un instrument de musique.deBeschreibt etwas, das herausgezogen oder entfernt wurde, oft im Zusammenhang mit Federn, Früchten oder Saiten eines Musikinstruments. Bezieht sich auch auf eine durch Zupfen erzeugte Klangweise.ptDescreve algo que foi arrancado, removido ou colhido à força; costuma se referir a penas, frutas ou às cordas de um instrumento musical tocadas com os dedos.zh描述被拔下、摘下或去除的事物，常指羽毛、水果或乐器的弦。arيصف شيئًا انتُزع أو أُزيل من مكانه، ويُستعمل غالبًا للريش أو الثمار أو أوتار آلة موسيقية.

1. Sounded with fingers or plectrum B2 formal

   Describes a stringed musical instrument that is played by pulling or strumming the strings with the fingers or a plectrum.

   • The gentle sound of a plucked guitar filled the room.
   • She prefers the bright tone of a plucked harp.
   • The musician demonstrated both bowed and plucked techniques on the cello.

   ruЩипковыйespulsadofrpincé (corde)deZupfinstrumentptDedilhadozh拨弦的arمَقْرُوع

   Synonyme: pizzicato

2. Having feathers removed B1 formal

   Describes a bird or fowl that has had its feathers removed, typically for cooking or taxidermy.

   • The plucked chicken was ready for roasting.
   • He bought a plucked duck from the market.
   • The plucked bird was cleaned and prepared for the oven.

   ruОщипанныйesDesplumadofrdéplumédeGerupftptDepenadozh拔了毛的arمنزوع الريش

   Antonyme: feathered

• more plucked comparative form
• most plucked superlative form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия быстрого выдергивания чего-либо с целью удаления, или игры на струнном инструменте путем защипывания струн.esVerbo que designa la acción de arrancar o extraer algo rápidamente con los dedos o con un instrumento, como en el caso de las plumas de un ave o las cuerdas de un instrumento musical al pulsarlas.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'arracher rapidement quelque chose afin de l'enlever, ou de jouer d'un instrument à cordes en pinçant les cordes.deVerb, das das schnelle Herausziehen oder Abreißen von etwas bezeichnet, oft um es zu entfernen, oder das Zupfen bzw. Anschlagen von Saiten eines Musikinstruments.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de arrancar algo rapidamente com o objetivo de removê-lo, ou de tocar um instrumento de cordas beliscando-as.zh动词，表示迅速拔出或摘取某物以去除它，也指用手指拨动弦乐器的弦来演奏。arفعل يدل على نزع شيء أو انتزاعه بسرعة، أو العزف على آلة وترية بجذب الأوتار ونقرها.

1. Pull or pull out sharply B1 formal

   To remove something by pulling it quickly and with force.

   • 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.

   ruВыдернутьesArrancar de un tirónfrArracher (en tirant brusquement)deHerausreißenptArrancarzh拔出arاقتلاع

   Synonyme: jerkripsnatchtugwrenchyank

2. Sell or obtain by energetic or underhanded activity C1 informal american

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

   • 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.

   ruСбыть или заполучитьesvender u obtener de forma fraudulentafrrevendre (par des moyens douteux)deErschwindeln oder ergaunernptVender ou obterzh弄到手或脱手arتحصيل أو بيع بطرق ملتوية

   Synonyme: hustleroll

3. Rip off; ask an unreasonable price B2 informal american

   To cheat someone by charging an excessively high price.

   • 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.

   ruОбдиратьesEstafar, cobrar un precio excesivofrEscroquer en surfacturantdeAbzockenptExplorarzh宰客arيستغل

   Synonyme: fleecegougeoverchargerip offrookscrewsoaksting

4. Pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion B1 formal

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

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

   ruЩипатьespulsar (una cuerda)frPincer (en tirant brusquement)deZupfenptDedilharzh拨arالنَّقْر

   Synonyme: jerksnatchtugtweaktwitch

5. Strip of feathers B1 formal

   To remove feathers from a bird, typically before cooking.

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

   ruОщипыватьesDesplumarfrPlumer (un oiseau)deRupfenptDepenarzh拔毛arنَتْف ريش الطائر

   Synonyme: cleandresspick

6. Look for and gather B1 formal

   To search for and collect something, often by hand.

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

   ruСобиратьesRecoger buscandofrCueillirdePflückenptColherzh采摘arجمع

   Synonyme: collectcullgathergleanharvestpick

• plucked past participle
• plucked past simple
• plucking present participle
• plucks third person singular

Phrasal-Varianten: pluck at