nounπShareA gathering to pick fruit."We went to a strawberry picking last June."fruitagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(usually pluralized) Items remaining after others have selected the best; scraps, as of food."After the first shoppers grabbed all the ripe, red strawberries, the pickings were slim: mostly green and small berries left. "fooditembusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(usually pluralized) Income or other gains, especially if obtained in an unscrupulous or objectionable manner."After the corrupt official rigged the bidding process, the pickings from the city contracts were substantial, allowing him to live a lavish lifestyle. "economybusinessfinancemoralsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSomething picked or pulled out."The schoolboy flicked his nose pickings across the classroom."itemthingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of making a choice; selection."After the best jobs were taken, the pickings were slim for the remaining applicants. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe final finishing of woven fabrics by removing burs, etc."After weaving the new scarves, the seamstresses spent the afternoon on the tedious pickings, carefully removing small bits of stray yarn and imperfections. "materialindustryjobworkprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe removal of defects from electrotype plates."After the pickings, the electrotype plates were finally ready for printing, with all the imperfections carefully removed. "technicalindustryworkmachineprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareDabbing in stoneworking."After years of experience, the stonemason had moved beyond basic cuts; his pickings now involved intricate carving and surface texturing techniques. "architecturebuildingartworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
