pluck
verb (used with object)
to pull off or out from the place of growth, as fruit, flowers, feathers, etc..
unplucked
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a word derived from
pluck.
Example Sentences
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On his farm, Mr. Jacobs stepped through the remaining, unplucked plants.
From New York Times ● Nov. 5, 2022
Both wanted answers to their long-held questions, to snatch the low-hanging fruit that has simply hung there, frustratingly unplucked, for decades.
From Scientific American ● Aug. 17, 2021
Hal scanned Molly’s expression for sarcasm but couldn’t detect any in her green-flecked eyes and unplucked brows.
From The New Yorker ● Aug. 20, 2018
Arze has sourced yak, alligator and English woodcock, the last of which weigh less than a pound whole and unplucked and sell for $40 apiece.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 28, 2015
She is carrying a basket with an unplucked chicken, four lemons, and a brittle garlic clove.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
