plucked

• Describe algo que ha sido arrancado o extraído, frecuentemente referido a plumas, frutas o cuerdas de un instrumento musical.

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

1. Sounded with fingers or plectrumB2formal

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

   pulsado

   • 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.

   Sinónimospizzicato

2. Having feathers removedB1formal

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

   Desplumado

   • 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.

   Antónimosfeathered

• 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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