I . v. a.
1.
Gather, pick, cull.
2.
Pull ( quickly ), twitch, snatch, jerk, yerk, tug, tear.
3.
Pull, draw.
4.
Strip by ~ing.
II . n.
( Colloq. ) Spirit, courage, resolution, manhood, indomitableness, backbone, determination, energy, force, mettle, nerve, hardihood, force of character, strength of will.