plucked

Having had feathers, hair, or other parts removed by pulling.

"The plucked chicken was ready for roasting."

Summoned or gathered courage or resolve to do something difficult.

"He finally plucked up the courage."

Pulled something quickly and sharply from its place, often feathers or hair.

"She plucked a grey hair from his head."

Played a stringed musical instrument by pulling its strings with fingers.

"He plucked the guitar strings gently."

To have been cheated or swindled, especially out of money.

"We got plucked by that dodgy salesman."