Definition of plucks

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • plucks is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 14
  • plucks is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 14
  • plucks is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 18

Definition of plucks


  • strip of feathers (verb)

    Examples

    1. pluck the capon

    Synonyms

    1. deplumate
    2. deplume
    3. displume
    4. pull
    5. tear
  • pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion (verb)

    Examples

    1. he plucked the strings of his mandolin

    Synonyms

    1. pick
    2. plunk
  • look for and gather (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. cull
    2. pick
  • sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. hustle
    2. roll
  • the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. gutsiness
    2. pluckiness
  • pull or pull out sharply (verb)

    Examples

    1. pluck the flowers off the bush

    Synonyms

    1. pick off
    2. pull off
    3. tweak
  • rip off; ask an unreasonable price (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. fleece
    2. gazump
    3. hook
    4. overcharge
    5. plume
    6. rob
    7. soak
    8. surcharge
  • the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord (noun)

See definition of plucks in Merriam Webster