picker
ˈpɪkər
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Definition of picker - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
agricultureperson who gathers crops or fruits
  • The apple picker worked tirelessly during the harvest.
collector gatherer harvester
2.
selecting personperson who selects items for collection or purchase
  • The fruit picker carefully chose the ripest apples..
chooser decider selector
3.
technologyTECH.user interface element for selecting optionsTECH.
  • Use the color picker to choose your favorite shade.
chooser selector
4.
engineeringTECH.machine that separates fibrous materialsTECH.
  • The picker efficiently processed the cotton fibers.
separator sorter
5.
weavingTECH.part of a loom that moves the shuttleTECH.
  • The picker in the loom broke during production.
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Images of picker

  • picker: user interface element for selecting options
    user interface element for selecting options
  • picker: machine that separates fibrous materials
    machine that separates fibrous materials
  • picker: part of a loom that moves the shuttle
    part of a loom that moves the shuttle

Expressions with picker

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person who picks their nose
He was embarrassed to be called a nose-picker.
person who selects only the best items
She was known as a cherry picker when choosing team members.
machine used to harvest hops
The farm invested in a new hop-picker to increase efficiency..
something that makes you feel better
A cup of coffee is a great picker-upper in the morning.
machine that harvests cotton from fields
The farm invested in a new cotton picker.
person who argues or disputes
He was known as a bone-picker, always ready to debate any topic.

Origin of picker

Middle English, picken (to peck or pierce)

Examples of picker in a sentence

  • Each cherry picker was paid by the hour.
  • The warehouse picker located the item quickly.
  • A skilled picker can make a big difference in efficiency.
  • The date picker simplifies scheduling.
  • A font picker helps in design customization.
  • The picker malfunctioned during the textile production.

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  1. French:cueilleur, sélectionneur, ...
  2. German:Pflücker, Picker, ...
  3. Italian:raccoglitore, selezionatore, ...
  4. Spanish:recolector, selector, ...
  5. Portuguese:colhedor, seletor, ...
  6. Chinese:采摘工, 采摘者, ...
  7. Japanese:摘み手, 選別者, ...
  8. Arabic:قاطف, مُنْتَقٍ, ...
  9. Hebrew:קוֹטֵף, בּוֹרֵר, ...
  10. Russian:сборщик, собиратель, ...
  11. Ukrainian:збирач, вибір, ...
  12. Hindi:फल तोड़ने वाला, चयनकर्ता, ...
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