to be plucked
11plucked — adjective /plʌkt/ a) (of something with feathers, hair etc.) Having had these items removed by plucking. b) Played by plucking …
12plucked — plÊŒkt adj. brave, courageous plÊŒk n. internal organs of animals (used for food); pulling, tugging; failure; daring, spunk; courage v. pull out feathers (as of a chicken); tear out; cause to fail; deceive, cheat …
13plucked — obsolete British not awarded a degree at a graduation ceremony In universities an unpaid tradesman had the right to pluck the gown of the chancellor awarding the degree if he were owed money by the candidate. The degree would not then be …
14plucked wool — /plʌkt ˈwʊl/ (say plukt wool) noun wool removed from the carcass of dead sheep as soon as the fibres become loose in the skin; a superior grade of dead wool …
15un|plucked — «uhn PLUHKT», adjective. not plucked; not pulled or torn away: »an unplucked chicken …
16half-plucked — adj. * * * …
17well-plucked — adj. * * * …
18be plucked — fail an examination (British Slang) …
19half-plucked — adj …
20well-plucked — adj …