Picking1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Pick.
2. (n.) The act of digging or breaking up, as with a pick.
3. (n.) The act of choosing, plucking, or gathering.
4. (n.) That which is, or may be, picked or gleaned.
5. (n.) Pilfering; also, that which is pilfered.
6. (n.) The pulverized shells of oysters used in making walks.
7. (n.) Rough sorting of ore.
8. (n.) Overburned bricks.
9. (a.) Done or made as with a pointed tool; as, a picking sound.
10. (a.) Nice; careful.
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