<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li><p>(used with object)</p><ul><li>to pull off or out from the place of growth, as fruit, flowers, feathers, etc.: to pluck feathers from a chicken.</li><li>to give a pull at; grasp: to pluck someone's sleeve.</li><li>to remove the feathers, hair, etc., from by pulling: to pluck a chicken.</li><li>Slang: to rob, plunder, or fleece.</li><li>to sound (the strings of a musical instrument) by pulling at them with the fingers or a plectrum.</li></ul></li><li><p>(used without object)</p><ul><li>to pull or tug sharply (often followed by at).</li><li>to snatch (often followed by at).</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>act of plucking; a tug.</li><li>the heart, liver, and lungs, especially of an animal used for food.</li><li>courage or resolution in the face of difficulties.</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms</strong></p><ul><li>boldness, nerve, mettle, determination, bravery</li></ul><p><strong>Verb Phrase</strong></p><ul><li>to eradicate; uproot.</li><li>to summon up one's courage; rouse one's spirits: He always plucked up at the approach of danger.</li></ul>