| picket |
a pointed stake, post, or peg fixed into the ground, usu. used to make a fence or hold something in place. [5 definitions] |
| picket fence |
a fence made of pointed upright pales or slats set fairly close together and often painted white. |
| picket line |
a line or cordon of strikers, protesters, or other demonstrators serving as pickets. |
| picking |
the act of one that picks. [3 definitions] |
| pickle |
a food, usu. cucumber, that has been preserved in a solution of salt, vinegar, and usu. seasonings. [4 definitions] |
| pickled |
preserved or steeped in a solution such as brine, vinegar, formaldehyde, or the like. |
| picklock |
one who picks locks, esp. a thief. [2 definitions] |
| pick-me-up |
(informal) food or drink, esp. an alcoholic drink, taken in order to make one feel more energetic or cheerful. |
| pick on |
(informal) to annoy or harass, either verbally or physically. [3 definitions] |
| pick out |
to choose. [2 definitions] |
| pick over |
to examine with close scrutiny, as before buying. |
| pickpocket |
a person who steals from pockets or purses, usu. in crowded or public places. |
| pickproof |
of a lock, designed so that it is impossible to pick. |
| pickup |
the act of taking something onto or into a vehicle. [5 definitions] |
| pick up |
to take up (something) using one's hand or hands. [8 definitions] |
| pick up the tab |
to pay the bill, esp. at a bar or restaurant. |
| pickup truck |
a small truck with a large open area for carrying things. |
| picky |
fussy, meticulous, or difficult to please. |
| picnic |
an informal outdoor meal, often at a park or in a natural area. [3 definitions] |
| picnic table |
a rectangular table designed for outdoor eating, typically made of wood and having benches attached. |
| picot |
one of a series of ornamental loops added to the edge of lace, embroidery, or the like. |