HyperDic: plucked

English > 2 senses of the word plucked:
ADJECTIVEallpluckedof a stringed instrument
allpluckedhaving the feathers removed, as from a pelt or a fowl
plucked > pronunciation
Soundsplah'kt
Rhymesabduct ... viaduct: 19 rhymes with ahkt...
English > plucked: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningOf a stringed instrument; sounded with the fingers or a plectrum.
CategorymusicAn artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
Narrowerpizzicato(of instruments in the violin family) to be plucked with the finger
OppositebowedOf a stringed instrument
Spanishpunteado
English > plucked: 2 senses > adjective 2
MeaningHaving the feathers removed, as from a pelt or a fowl.
Example"a plucked chicken"
Broaderunfeathered, featherlessHaving no feathers
Spanishdesplumado

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