Difference between Plunk and Pick

What is the difference between Plunk and Pick?

Plunk as a verb is to drop or throw heavily (onto or into something) so that it makes a sound while Pick as a verb is to grasp and pull with the fingers or fingernails.

Plunk

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To drop or throw heavily (onto or into something) so that it makes a sound

Pick

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To grasp and pull with the fingers or fingernails.To harvest a fruit or vegetable for consumption by removing it from the plant to which it is attached; to harvest an entire plant by removing it from the ground.To decide between options.To recognise the type of ball being bowled by a bowler by studying the position of the hand and arm as the ball is released.To pluck the individual strings of a musical instrument or to play such an instrument.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A tool used for digging; a pickaxe.A tool for unlocking a lock without the original key; a lock pick, picklock.A comb with long widely spaced teeth, for use with tightly curled hair.A choice.A screenAn offensive tactic in which a player stands so as to block a defender from reaching a teammate.An interception.A good defensive play by an infielderShort for pick-offA tool used for strumming the strings of a guitar; a plectrum.

Example sentence: Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction.

We hope you now know whether to use Plunk or Pick in your sentence.

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