Pluck

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NOUN

gutsiness, pluckiness

the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury

the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord

VERB

tweak, pull off, pick off

pull or pull out sharply

hustle, roll

sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity

overcharge, soak, surcharge, gazump, fleece

rip off

plunk, pick

pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion

pull, tear, deplume, deplumate, displume

strip of feathers

pick, cull

look for and gather

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