pluck

Strip of feathers.

“pluck the capon”

Pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion.

“he plucked the strings of his mandolin”

Look for and gather.

Sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity.

Pull or pull out sharply.

“pluck the flowers off the bush”

Rip off; ask an unreasonable price.

The trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury.

The act of pulling and releasing a taut cord.