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plectrum 

A plectrum is a device for plucking or strumming a stringed instrument. In guitars, banjos, and similar instruments, the plectrum is a separate tool held in the player's hand. In harpsichords, the plectra form part of the mechanism of the instrument.
I need a plectrum to play my guitar as well as I can.

Here you go, I have a bag of plectra, so you can keep it.
plectrum by Tye and David August 31, 2008
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Plectrum Buddies 

Best friends who have the exact same plectrum and store it in the same compartment of his/hers wallet/purse.
Hey is that and Ernie Ball purple plectrum you have there, we must be Plectrum Buddies.
Plectrum Buddies by MenNMac August 27, 2012
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rectum plectrum

Pick or plec (guitar-style) used to (sadistically) play one's rectrum.
John: I was thinking of buying some assless chaps, and also a rectum plectrum. What do you think?
Dude: Uh, OK, dude starts running as fast as he can in the opposite direction.
rectum plectrum by Darbers April 15, 2008

rectum plectrums 

A plural of rectum plectrum. Used for (sadistically) picking or plec'ing a collection of rectums. Usually as part of a multi-male circle jerk (2 or more).
John: Hey guys, I picked a pack of rectum plectrums from the local sado shop. You want in?
Dudes: Um, no thanks -- as they start running as fast as they can in the other direction.
rectum plectrums by Darbers April 16, 2008
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