pluck
13 points
English
5 letters
Common
Commonness #11,137
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Definitions
verb
pull or pull out sharply
noun
the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/plˈʌk/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural plucks
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury
pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion
pull or pull out sharply
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Antonyms
Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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