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pluck in Malay

memetik

/plʌk/

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pluck in Malay: memetik. In English, pluck means to pull something sharply; to pull something out.

Malay words for pluck

music: to play a single string by pulling and then releasing it
memetik

English meaning of pluck

  1. verb To pull something sharply; to pull something out.
  2. verb To take or remove (someone) quickly from a particular place or situation.
  3. verb To play (a single string on a musical instrument) by pulling and then releasing it, such as on a guitar.
  4. verb To remove feathers from (a bird).

Full definition of pluck

pluck in a sentence

  • She plucked the phone from her bag and dialled.
  • Whereas a piano strikes the string, a harpsichord plucks it.
  • Plucking a bow instrument may cause a string to break.

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Questions about pluck in Malay

What is the meaning of pluck in Malay?
Pluck in Malay is memetik.
Apakah maksud pluck dalam bahasa Melayu?
Pluck: memetik.
What does pluck mean in English?
Pluck means to pull something sharply; to pull something out.

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