What is pluck?

Pluck can refer to several things:

  1. To pluck means to pull, pick or remove something from a plant or animal using your fingers or a tool such as tweezers or a plier. For example, you might pluck feathers from a chicken or pluck fruit from a tree.

  2. In music, pluck refers to playing a stringed instrument such as a guitar, ukulele or harp, by using your fingers or a plectrum to pull or strike the strings.

  3. Pluck can also be used figuratively to mean courage or determination in the face of difficulty. For example, someone who shows great pluck might be described as brave, determined, or resilient.

  4. In the context of cooking, pluck refers to the heart, liver and lungs of an animal, usually a sheep, that are used as food. These organs are collectively referred to as "offal".

Overall, pluck can be used in different contexts to refer to physical actions, musical techniques, character traits, and food.