verbπShareTo grasp and pull with the fingers or fingernails."She picked a ripe tomato from the garden. "actionbodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo harvest a fruit or vegetable for consumption by removing it from the plant to which it is attached; to harvest an entire plant by removing it from the ground."We picked fresh strawberries from the garden this morning for our breakfast. "fruitvegetableplantagriculturefoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pull apart or away, especially with the fingers; to pluck."She picked flowers in the meadow."actionplantfruitChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take up; especially, to gather from here and there; to collect; to bring together."to pick rags"actionprocessagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo remove something from somewhere with a pointed instrument, with the fingers, or with the teeth."to pick the teeth; to pick a bone; to pick a goose; to pick a pocket"actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo decide upon, from a set of options; to select."She picked the red apple from the basket. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo seek (a fight or quarrel) where the opportunity arises."The siblings picked a fight over who got to use the last slice of pizza. "attitudeactioncharacterwarmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo recognise the type of ball being bowled by a bowler by studying the position of the hand and arm as the ball is released."The experienced batter picked the googly from the bowler's subtle wrist movement just before the ball was released. "sporttechnicalpositionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pluck the individual strings of a musical instrument or to play such an instrument."He picked a tune on his banjo."musicentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo open (a lock) with a wire, lock pick, etc."The thief picked the lock on the front door and entered the house. "lawpoliceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo eat slowly, sparingly, or by morsels; to nibble."She wasn't very hungry, so she just picked at her salad. "foodactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo do anything fastidiously or carefully, or by attending to small things; to select something with care."I gingerly picked my way between the thorny shrubs."actionqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo steal; to pilfer."Someone picked my wallet from my backpack on the bus. "propertyactionlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo throw; to pitch."The baseball player picked the ball to the catcher on the mound. "actionsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo peck at, as a bird with its beak; to strike at with anything pointed; to act upon with a pointed instrument; to pierce; to prick, as with a pin."The chicken picked at the seeds scattered on the ground. "actionbirdpointanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo separate or open by means of a sharp point or points."to pick matted wool, cotton, oakum, etc."actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo screen."The coach picked the best players from the tryouts to form the team. "jobactionorganizationbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareChosen; selected."The picked student will read the poem aloud. "actionqualityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShare(of fishes) Having a pike or spine on the back."the picked dogfish"fishanimalbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareFine; spruce; smart; precise; dainty"He always looks so picked in his neatly pressed suit and polished shoes. "appearancestylequalityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπSharePointed; sharp"The artist used a very picked needle to create intricate details in the embroidery. "appearancepointChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
