The word "pluck" means to pull or pluck out forcefully or with fingers, often used when removing something from a plant or an animal. It can also mean showing courage and determination in difficult situations. Full definition
Four blown - up electron microscope images of hairs plucked from Mark's body were displayed on the Pavilion walls. (venicebiennale.britishcouncil.org)
But it did prevent the feathered fiend from plucking out my eyeballs as I finally made my way up the wall, prying open the vent guard to get a look inside. (remonline.com)
This «ideological battleground» is not just plucked from thin air for political point - scoring ---- it reflects viewpoints that are deeply embedded in Australian society. (theconversation.com)