plectrumnoun [ C ]
uk/ˈplek.trəm/us/ˈplek.trəm/plural plectrums or plectra uk/-ə/usmainly UK US usually picka small, thin piece of plastic, metal, etc. that is held between the fingers and thumb and used for playing instruments such as the guitar
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