plucked

• Qualifie ce qui a été arraché ou retiré, souvent en parlant de plumes, de fruits ou des cordes d'un instrument de musique.

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.

   pincé (corde)

   • 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.

   Synonymespizzicato

2. Having feathers removedB1formal

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

   déplumé

   • 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.

   Antonymesfeathered

• Verbe 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.

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.

   Arracher (en tirant brusquement)

   • 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.

   Synonymesjerkripsnatchtugwrenchyank

2. Sell or obtain by energetic or underhanded activityC1informalamerican

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

   revendre (par des moyens douteux)

   • 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.

   Synonymeshustleroll

3. Rip off; ask an unreasonable priceB2informalamerican

   To cheat someone by charging an excessively high price.

   Escroquer en surfacturant

   • 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.

   Synonymesfleecegougeoverchargerip 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.

   Pincer (en tirant brusquement)

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

   Synonymesjerksnatchtugtweaktwitch

5. Strip of feathersB1formal

   To remove feathers from a bird, typically before cooking.

   Plumer (un oiseau)

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

   Synonymescleandresspick

6. Look for and gatherB1formal

   To search for and collect something, often by hand.

   Cueillir

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

   Synonymescollectcullgathergleanharvestpick

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