PLUCK AT Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the phrase pluck at. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase pluck at. (close relations)

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	grab				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a mechanical device for gripping an object • the act of catching an object with the hands verb • take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of • get hold of or seize quickly and easily • make a grasping or snatching motion with the hand • obtain illegally or unscrupulously • take or grasp suddenly • capture the attention or imagination of
	pull				verb, nounv, n
	noun • the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you • the force used in pulling • special advantage or influence • a device used for pulling something • a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments • a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke) • a sustained effort verb • cause to move by pulling • direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes • move into a certain direction • apply force so as to cause motion towards the source of the motion • perform an act, usually with a negative connotation • bring, take, or pull out of a container or from under a cover • steer into a certain direction • strain abnormally • cause to move in a certain direction by exerting a force upon, either physically or in an abstract sense • operate when rowing a boat • rein in to keep from winning a race • tear or be torn violently • hit in the direction that the player is facing when carrying through the swing • strip of feathers • remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense • take sides with; align oneself with; show strong sympathy for • take away
	snatch				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a small fragment • obscene terms for female genitals • (law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment • a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted overhead in one rapid motion • the act of catching an object with the hands verb • to grasp hastily or eagerly • to make grasping motions • take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom
	tug				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a sudden abrupt pull • a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships verb • pull hard • strive and make an effort to reach a goal • tow (a vessel) with a tug • carry with difficulty • move by pulling hard • pull or strain hard at • struggle in opposition
	wrench				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments • a jerky pulling movement • a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt verb • twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates • make a sudden twisting motion • twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish • twist suddenly so as to sprain
	yank				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
	noun • an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War) • an American (especially to non-Americans) verb • pull, or move with a sudden movement
	pick at				verbv
	verb • pluck or pull at with the fingers • eat like a bird • express a negative opinion of
	pull at				verbv
	verb • pluck or pull at with the fingers

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