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picking

Speech parts

1. picking - Noun

2. picking - Adjective

3. picking - Verb

Meaning

of Pick

The act of digging or breaking up, as with a pick.

The act of choosing, plucking, or gathering.

That which is, or may be, picked or gleaned.

Pilfering; also, that which is pilfered.

The pulverized shells of oysters used in making walks.

Rough sorting of ore.

Overburned bricks.

Done or made as with a pointed tool; as, a picking sound.

Nice; careful.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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Examples

I don't need a bedroom to prove my womanliness. I can convey just as much sex appeal picking apples off a tree or standing in the rain. Audrey Hepburn

I am not interested in picking up crumbs of compassion thrown from the table of someone who considers himself my master. I want the full menu of rights. Desmond Tutu

I have nothing but sympathy for the people who are forced to work with me. I'm better now at picking out those that want to play that game with me, and those that don't. Alton Brown

That's always seemed so ridiculous to me, that people would want to be around someone because they're pretty. It's like picking your breakfast cereals based on color instead of taste. John Green (author)

If you think your bundle of dirty clothes is too heavy, try picking up your neighbor's. Zanzibar Proverb

If you think your bundle of dirty clothes is too heavy, try picking up your neighbor's. Virgin Islander Proverb

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