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picking
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picking, n.
- The act of digging or breaking up, as with a pick. [1913 Webster]
- The act of choosing, plucking, or gathering. [1913 Webster]
- That which is, or may be, picked or gleaned. [1913 Webster]
- Pilfering; also, that which is pilfered. [1913 Webster]
- The pulverized shells of oysters used in making walks. Simmonds. [1913 Webster]
- Rough sorting of ore. [1913 Webster]
- Overburned bricks. Simmonds. [1913 Webster]
picking, a.
- Done or made as with a pointed tool; as, a picking sound. [1913 Webster]
- Nice; careful. [1913 Webster]" was too warm on picking work to dwell." [1913 Webster]
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