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pluck out

UK
/plʌk aʊt/
US
/plʌk aʊt/

Translations

pluck outverb
plucked out
Past Simple
plucked out
Past Participle
plucking out
Gerund
UK
/plʌk aʊt/
US
/plʌk aʊt/
arracherS’emploie pour retirer rapidement et d’un coup sec, souvent en tirant.
She plucked out the thorn from her finger with a pair of tweezers.
Elle a arraché l’épine de son doigt avec une pince à épiler.
Additional translations
sélectionnerSens plus rare : choisir quelqu’un ou quelque chose dans un groupe.
Synonyms
extract
remove
pull out
take out
dislodge

Definitions

pluck outverb
To remove something quickly and decisively, often with a pulling motion.
She plucked out the thorn from her finger with a pair of tweezers.
To select or choose someone or something from a group.
The coach plucked out the best players for the team.
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