ALL meanings of picking
pick·ing
P p - noun picking (in a loom) one passage of the shuttle. 1
- noun picking filling (def 5). 1
- verb with object picking to cast (a shuttle). 1
- verb without object picking to strike with or use a pick or other pointed instrument on something. 1
- verb without object picking (of birds or other animals) to take up small bits of food with the bill or teeth: The hens were busily picking about in their coop. 1
- verb without object picking to select carefully or fastidiously. 1
- verb without object picking to pilfer; steal. 1
- verb without object picking to pluck or gather fruit, flowers, etc. 1
- verb without object picking Basketball. to execute a pick. 1
- idioms picking pick and choose, to be very careful or particular in choosing: With such a limited supply of fresh fruit, you won't be able to pick and choose. 1
- idioms picking pick apart, to criticize severely or in great detail: They picked her apart the moment she left the room. 1
- idioms picking pick it up, Informal. to move, work, etc., at a faster rate. 1
- idioms picking pick one's way / steps, to walk with care and deliberation: She picked her way across the muddy field. 1
- idioms picking pick someone's brains. brain (def 12). 1
- noun picking the act of picking someone or something 0
- noun picking the act of gathering fruit or vegetables from the plant 0
- noun picking the act of undoing a lock using something other than a key 0
- noun picking the act of a person who picks 0
- noun picking something that is or may be picked, or the amount of this 0
- noun picking small scraps or remains that may be gleaned 0
- noun picking something got by effort, often in a dishonest way; returns or spoils 0