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