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pickings

/ˈpɪkɪŋz/

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noun

A gathering to pick fruit.

Examples :

"We went to a strawberry picking last June."

fruit agriculture

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(usually pluralized) Items remaining after others have selected the best; scraps, as of food.

Examples :

"After the first shoppers grabbed all the ripe, red strawberries, the pickings were slim: mostly green and small berries left. "

food item business

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(usually pluralized) Income or other gains, especially if obtained in an unscrupulous or objectionable manner.

Examples :

"After the corrupt official rigged the bidding process, the pickings from the city contracts were substantial, allowing him to live a lavish lifestyle. "

economy business finance moral society

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noun

Something picked or pulled out.

Examples :

"The schoolboy flicked his nose pickings across the classroom."

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The act of making a choice; selection.

Examples :

"After the best jobs were taken, the pickings were slim for the remaining applicants. "

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The final finishing of woven fabrics by removing burs, etc.

Examples :

"After weaving the new scarves, the seamstresses spent the afternoon on the tedious pickings, carefully removing small bits of stray yarn and imperfections. "

material industry job work process

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The removal of defects from electrotype plates.

Examples :

"After the pickings, the electrotype plates were finally ready for printing, with all the imperfections carefully removed. "

technical industry work machine process

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Dabbing in stoneworking.

Examples :

"After years of experience, the stonemason had moved beyond basic cuts; his pickings now involved intricate carving and surface texturing techniques. "

architecture building art work