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Definition of picking - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
harvestgathering of crops or fruit
- The apple picking was successful this year.
2.
selecting actionact of selecting or choosing items
- She was busy with the picking of apples in the orchard..
3.
gainsUS income obtained in a questionable wayUS
- He lived off the pickings from his schemes.
Adjective
1.
selectionrelated to the act of choosing
- She had a picking attitude when selecting her clothes.
2.
agricultureRare ready to be picked or harvestedRare
- The apples are picking and ready for the market.
Images of picking
gathering of crops or fruit
Expressions with picking
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ready to be harvested or collected
The apples are ripe for the picking in the orchard.
the act of unlocking a lock without a key
Lock picking requires patience and skill.
searching trash for items to use, sell, or recycle
Garbage picking can help reduce waste in cities.
warehouse system organizing orders in groups called waves
Wave picking improves efficiency in large warehouses.
used to emphasize frustration or annoyance
Get your cotton-picking hands off my stuff!
Origin of picking
Old English, pician (to prick)
Terms with picking included in their meaning
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kitchen utensil
tool with a deep bowl for picking up substances
decision process
the act of picking one thing from several options
decision method
decide something by picking randomly
eating utensils
eating tools used together for cutting and picking up food
communication
answer a phone call by picking up the phone
tool
small tool for picking up tiny objects
removal
remove something by picking it out
writing style
picking suitable terms for clear meaning and situation
utensil
tool used for gripping and picking up objects
utensil
tool with two hinged legs for gripping or picking up objects
picking up
progress more quickly
parks
bag for picking up dog droppings
emphasis surprise
shows surprise by picking one thing from many options
pet care
tool for picking up dog feces
pet care
tool for picking up dog waste
shopping
process of buying online and picking up in store
food
the act of picking up with a spoon
physical action
keep biting or picking at something over and over
prize picking
lottery or raffle event
brewing
the act of picking hops for brewing
nature
the activity of picking blackberries
lock picking
small device to pick a lock
picking
expedition to pick berries
agriculture
related to the activity of picking berries
Examples of picking in a sentence
The vineyard's grape picking was delayed by rain. The picking of the best grapes took all day. He supervised the picking of the team members. The pickings from the scam were substantial. He boasted about the pickings from his dubious deals. Her picking nature made shopping a lengthy process.
His picking approach to friends was very selective. The strawberries are picking and need harvesting. These grapes are picking and perfect for wine.
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- French:cueillette, choisi, ...
- German:Pflücken, wählend, ...
- Italian:raccolta, selettivo, ...
- Spanish:recolección, selectivo, ...
- Portuguese:colheita, seletivo, ...
- Chinese:采摘, 选择性的, ...
- Japanese:収穫, 選り好みする, ...
- Arabic:قطاف, مُنْتَقٍ, ...
- Hebrew:קְטִיף, בְּחִירָתִי, ...
- Russian:сбор, придирчивый, ...
- Ukrainian:збирання, вибірковий, ...
- Hindi:तुड़ाई, चयनशील, ...
Definition of pick - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
chooseselect something from a group of options
- She will pick the best dress for the party.
2.
harvestremove fruit or vegetables from a plant
- They went to pick apples in the orchard.
3.
actionsremove something using fingers or a tool
- He tried to pick the lock with a hairpin.
4.
guitar playingtr./intr. use fingers to pluck stringstr./intr.
- He learned to pick the guitar at an early age..
5.
nibbletr./intr. eat slowly or in small amountstr./intr.
- She would pick at her food when she wasn't hungry.
6.
criticismtr./intr. criticize or find faulttr./intr.
- They always pick on me for my mistakes..
7.
conflictprovoke a fight or argument
- He tends to pick fights with his siblings.
8.
crimeUK steal from someone's pocketUK
- The thief managed to pick his wallet without him noticing.
9.
unlockTECH. open a lock without a keyTECH.
- He learned how to pick locks as a hobby.
Noun
1.
decisionchoice or selection from a group
- You have the pick of the best seats.
2.
musictool for playing stringed instruments
- He strummed the guitar with a pick.
3.
harvestquantity of a crop harvested
- The pick of apples was abundant this year.
4.
tooltool for digging or breaking hard surfaces
- He used a pick to break the rocks.
5.
lockTECH. tool for unlocking without the original keyTECH.
- She used a pick to open the door.
6.
basketballTECH. US screening move in basketballTECH. US
- He set a pick to block the defender.
7.
footballTECH. US interception in American footballTECH. US
- The cornerback made a crucial pick.
Images of pick
tool for playing stringed instruments 
tool for unlocking without the original key
Expressions with pick
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lift something using hands
She bent down to pick up the toy..
choose from a group or range
She went to the store to pick out a dress for the party..
pull at something with one's fingers
He nervously began to pick at the loose thread on his sweater..
single out someone for unkind treatment
The older students tend to pick on the younger ones..
stand up again after falling or being knocked down
He tripped but quickly picked himself up.
select with care from a variety of options
She likes to pick and choose when shopping for clothes..
steal money or things from someone's pocket secretly
The thief tried to pick Sarah's pocket on the crowded bus.
examine items carefully to select desired ones
He picked through the documents to find the contract.
start doing something regularly
She picked up a habit of reading before bed.
learn a language informally
She picked up the language while living abroad.
clean up things left by someone else
She had to pick up after the kids.
increase velocity or move faster
The car began to pick up speed on the highway.
choose freely from available options
You can take your pick of any dessert.
choose from available options
There are many flavors, so take your pick.
understand or do something well after minimal practice or contact
After a few lessons, you'll soon pick it up.
deliberately provoke someone into fighting
He always tries to pick a fight at parties.
make a choice that turns out very successful
He picked a winner with that investment.
criticize someone repeatedly
He kept picking away at her mistakes during the meeting.
search through discarded items for usable ones
He picked over the remains of the yard sale for hidden treasures..
steal from someone's pocket without them noticing
He learned how to pick pockets in crowded places.
ask someone knowledgeable for information or advice
I need to pick your brain about this project.
find a good deal while shopping
She loves to pick up a bargain during sales.
resume talking after a pause
After lunch, they picked up the conversation where they left off.
find and start a new job
He managed to pick up a job at the local store.
Origin of pick
Middle English, piken (to peck)
Examples of pick in a sentence
They need to pick a leader for the team. Farmers pick strawberries early in the morning. She decided to pick tomatoes from her garden. She had to pick the splinter out of her finger carefully. They decided to pick apples from the orchard this weekend. She can pick the guitar like a pro.
They gathered around the campfire to pick their guitars. The toddler picked at his vegetables. During the illness, she only picked at soup. Stop trying to pick at every little thing I do. She tends to pick on her younger brother. She tried to pick an argument over nothing. Don't pick a fight with your classmates. A pickpocket tried to pick her phone on the train. He was caught picking coins from a tourist's pocket. She managed to pick the lock quietly. They tried to pick the lock without success. Her pick was the red dress from the collection. The pick of the day was a delicious apple pie. She lost her favorite pick during the concert. The pick slipped from his fingers while playing. The pick of grapes was sold at the market. Farmers celebrated the pick of strawberries this season. The miner swung his pick into the frozen ground. Bring a pick to loosen the packed soil. He always carried a pick for emergencies. The locksmith used a pick to fix the lock. The player executed a perfect pick during the game. A well-timed pick can change the play's outcome. He celebrated after his pick in the end zone. The pick changed the momentum of the game.
View all translations of pick
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- French:choisir, choix, ...
- German:auswählen, Wahl, ...
- Italian:scegliere, scelta, ...
- Spanish:elegir, elección, ...
- Portuguese:escolher, escolha, ...
- Chinese:挑选, 拨片, ...
- Japanese:選ぶ, 選択, ...
- Arabic:اِخْتَارَ, اختيار, ...
- Hebrew:לִבְחוֹר, בְּחִירָה, ...
- Russian:выбрать, выбор, ...
- Ukrainian:вибирати, вибір, ...
- Hindi:चुनना, चयन, ...
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