Synonyms for

Plucking

Verb / ˈplʌkɪŋ / Another word for plucking — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of pulling or picking at something, especially the strings of a musical instrument.

Synonyms & similar words

plunk hustle fleece soak plume tear pull pluck hook undercharge surcharge cull pulloff deplumate rob deplume displume pickoff roll pick gazump tweak overcharge pulling picking tweezing extracting harvesting collecting selecting gathering snatching seizing tugging yanking taking removing reaping weeding detaching tweaking depluming culling

Example sentences

  1. I saw a bird plucking worms from the ground.
  2. She is plucking flowers to make a bouquet.
  3. The farmer is plucking ripe apples from the tree.
  4. He is plucking the strings of his guitar.
  5. The chef is plucking feathers from the chicken.

Quotes

  • Music is the strongest form of magic. It can take you places, without even plucking a string.
  • The joy of plucking a ripe fruit from a tree is unmatched.
  • In every moment, there is a symphony waiting to be plucked from the air.

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