Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
pluck
IPA transcription: [pl'ʌk]
noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
gutsiness, pluck, pluckiness
Meaning:
the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury
verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
pluck, tweak, pull_off, pick_off
Meaning:
pull or pull out sharply; "pluck the flowers off the bush"
Usage examples
WINNING THROUGH PLUCK
The contributor seemed to pluck up courage.
Count William of Holland dearly loved pluck and nerve.
Wessner may not have the pluck, unless he is half drunk.
John came from Maryland, and brought with him a good degree of pluck.
If you had the pluck of a weevil in a biscuit you would catch them still."
"On the contrary," interrupted Wingfold, "I was smiling with admiration of your pluck."
Of course, he is full of pluck over it, but I don't like the idea of such an accident here.
"... and Joseph wouldn't pluck the cherries," somebody was whispering to the tiny Angela....
There was none in the village so quick-footed as Teddy, and for daring feats and downright pluck he held the foremost place.