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palhetar — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • pluck verb To pull something out or off with a quick, sharp motion.

Senses

palhetar is used for these senses in English:

  • pluck (transitive, music) To play (a single string on a musical instrument) by pulling and then releasing it, such as on a guitar.

pluck — full definition

  1. verb To pull something out or off with a quick, sharp motion.
  2. verb To remove feathers from a bird before cooking it.
  3. verb To sound a string on an instrument by pulling and releasing it with the fingers.
  4. noun Courage and determination in a difficult situation.

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