pluck

• Sustantivo que designa la cualidad de mostrar coraje y determinación ante las dificultades, o la acción de tirar y soltar una cuerda tensa, como una cuerda de instrumento.

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.

   Valentía y determinación

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbackbonebraverycouragedaringdeterminationfortitudegritmettlenerveresolvespiritvalor

   Antónimoscowardicefearfulnessspinelessnesstimidity

2. Act of pulling a cordB1formal

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

   Pulsación de una cuerda

   • 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.

   Sinónimosjerkpulltugtwangtwitch

• Verbo 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.

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.

   Arrancar de un tirón

   • 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.

   Sinónimosjerkripsnatchtugwrenchyank

2. Sell or obtain by energetic or underhanded activityC1informalamerican

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

   vender u obtener de forma fraudulenta

   • 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.

   Sinónimoshustleroll

3. Rip off; ask an unreasonable priceB2informalamerican

   To cheat someone by charging an excessively high price.

   Estafar, cobrar un precio excesivo

   • 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.

   Sinónimosfleecegougeoverchargerip 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.

   pulsar (una cuerda)

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

   Sinónimosjerksnatchtugtweaktwitch

5. Strip of feathersB1formal

   To remove feathers from a bird, typically before cooking.

   Desplumar

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

   Sinónimoscleandresspick

6. Look for and gatherB1formal

   To search for and collect something, often by hand.

   Recoger buscando

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

   Sinónimoscollectcullgathergleanharvestpick

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