pluck
noun
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the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord
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the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injurygutsiness
verb
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look for and gatherpickcull
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strip of featherspullteardeplumedeplumatedisplume
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pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion“I plucked the strings of my mandolin.”plunkpick
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pull or pull out sharply“pluck the flowers off the bush”tweakpull offpick off
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rip offhooksoakfleeceplumeoverchargesurchargegazumprob
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sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activityhustle