noun🔗ShareA small piece of plastic, metal, ivory, etc., for plucking the strings of a guitar, lyre, mandolin, etc."He rummaged through his guitar case, searching for his plectra before starting his practice. "musicutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA projection of bone or other stiff tissue, such as the ridges in some insects' stridulatory organs."The cricket uses its plectra on its wings to create a chirping sound by rubbing them together. "biologyanatomyorganisminsectanimalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading