pick at

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Synonyms: peck at, picks at

Antonyms: peck at, picks at

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive|idiomatic}} To [[touch]], [[grab]], [[handle]], or [[pull]] [[tentative]]ly or [[gingerly]], using a [[utensil]] or one's fingers.
2. {{lb|en|transitive|idiomatic}} To [[pick on]] or repeatedly [[criticize]] (someone).

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