Picking (verb)

  1. The act of selecting or choosing something, typically by using one's fingers to pluck or pull it out.
  2. The act of playing a musical instrument with a plectrum or with the fingers.

Origin:

Picking is formed from the old english word "picken" meaning "to pluck, pull out".

Examples:

  1. She spent the morning picking berries.
  2. He was seen picking his nose in public.
  3. The musician was known for his skill in finger-picking the guitar.
  4. He was picking the lock when the police arrived.
  5. The singer was picking her way through the song.
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