Pick Over (Verb)
Meaning
Separate or remove; "The customer picked over the selection".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- She carefully picked over the items in her grandmother's attic, deciding what to keep and what to donate.
- The customer picked over the selection of fruits at the market, looking for the ripest and freshest options.
- In the aftermath of the storm, rescue teams picked over the rubble to search for survivors.
- As she rummaged through the garage sale, Sarah picked over the old books and toys, trying to find a valuable treasure.
- The archaeologist picked over the ancient excavation site, meticulously collecting and preserving the historical artifacts.