Picking

Definition:

  • (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Pick
  • (n.) The act of digging or breaking up, as with a pick.
  • (n.) The act of choosing, plucking, or gathering.
  • (n.) That which is, or may be, picked or gleaned.
  • (n.) Pilfering; also, that which is pilfered.
  • (n.) The pulverized shells of oysters used in making walks.
  • (n.) Rough sorting of ore.
  • (n.) Overburned bricks.
  • (a.) Done or made as with a pointed tool; as, a picking sound.
  • (a.) Nice; careful.