plucked

• Описывает то, что было выдернуто или удалено, часто относится к перьям, фруктам или струнам музыкального инструмента.

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.

   Щипковый

   • 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.

   Синонимыpizzicato

2. Having feathers removedB1formal

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

   Ощипанный

   • 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.

   Антонимыfeathered

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия быстрого выдергивания чего-либо с целью удаления, или игры на струнном инструменте путем защипывания струн.

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.

   Выдернуть

   • 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.

   Синонимыjerkripsnatchtugwrenchyank

2. Sell or obtain by energetic or underhanded activityC1informalamerican

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

   Сбыть или заполучить

   • 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.

   Синонимыhustleroll

3. Rip off; ask an unreasonable priceB2informalamerican

   To cheat someone by charging an excessively high price.

   Обдирать

   • 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.

   Синонимыfleecegougeoverchargerip 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.

   Щипать

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

   Синонимыjerksnatchtugtweaktwitch

5. Strip of feathersB1formal

   To remove feathers from a bird, typically before cooking.

   Ощипывать

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

   Синонимыcleandresspick

6. Look for and gatherB1formal

   To search for and collect something, often by hand.

   Собирать

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

   Синонимыcollectcullgathergleanharvestpick

Фразовые вариантыpluck at