Pull out the feathers of (5)

I believe the answer is:

pluck

(Other definitions for pluck that I've seen before include "Pick with courage" , "Pull lightly but sharply" , "Intrepidity" , "Pull out; bottle" , "Play a guitar - prepare a chicken for the pot" .)

I've seen this clue in The Mirror.

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