Definitions:

1. Can describe the action of plucking or pulling something off or out, such as flowers, food, or a scab. NOUN
   • The child was picking the petals off the flower one by one.
2. In music, refers to the technique of plucking the strings of a guitar, banjo, or other stringed instruments with the fingers or a pick. NOUN
   • He was picking a complex melody on his acoustic guitar.
3. Refers to the act of harvesting crops, fruits, or vegetables by hand. NOUN
   • The spent the afternoon picking apples at the orchard.
4. Refers to the act of selecting or choosing something from a group or range of options. NOUN
   • She was picking her favorite outfit for the party.
5. The act of collecting or gathering items, often by hand. NOUN
   • The volunteers were picking trash from the beach to keep it clean.

Synonyms:

• choice
• Choosing
• collecting
• deciding on
• gathering
• harvest
• opting for
• reaping
• selecting

NearBy Words:

• pickings