UNPICK Definition & Meaning

unpick

[uhn-pik]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

to take out the stitches of (sewing, knitting, etc.).

unpick

/ ʌ��ˈ��ɪ�� /

verb

to undo (the stitches) of (a piece of sewing)
to unravel or undo (a garment, etc)
obsolete��to open (a door, lock, etc) by picking

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of unpick¹

1350–1400 for earlier sense; 1770–80 for current sense; Middle English unpiken to pick (a lock); un- ², pick ¹

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The yellow peaches just reaching that delicate blend of sweet and tart will fall to the ground, unpicked.

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Cunha was the heartbeat of Wolves' attacking threat in the past two seasons, scoring crucial goals, linking up play and unpicking defences with moments of brilliance.

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He has been the heartbeat of Wolves' attacking threat, scoring crucial goals, linking up play and unpicking defences with moments of individual brilliance.

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And there are other, far thornier differences to unpick, from Chinese government subsidies, to key industries, to geopolitical tensions in the Taiwan Strait and beyond.

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Let's unpick a little of what we have learnt about this deal with America.

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