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picking [′pik·iŋ] (computer science) Identification of information displayed on a screen for subsequent computer processing, by pointing to it with a lightpen. (graphic arts) The lifting of the paper surface during printing. (mining engineering) Removal of waste material from an ore. Extraction of the lightest-grade ore from a mine. Emission of particles from the roof of a mine on the verge of collapse. (textiles) In yarn manufacture, the removal of extraneous matter from the face of woolen fabric. In the weaving process, the movement of the shuttle along the warp of the fabric. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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It happened that a Countryman was sowing some hemp seeds in a field where a Swallow and some other birds were hopping about picking up their food. Rising, he kicked the cat out of the door, and picking up the mouse compassionately put it out of its misery by pulling off its head. Then the cocoa-nuts would be ripe for picking, and her cousins (like all the natives, Ata had a host of relatives) would swarm up the trees and throw down the big ripe nuts. |
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