pluck

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

the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord

pull or pull out sharply; "pluck the flowers off the bush"

sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity

rip off; ask an unreasonable price

pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion; "he plucked the strings of his mandolin"

strip of feathers; "pull a chicken"; "pluck the capon"

look for and gather; "pick mushrooms"; "pick flowers"