picked over (Meaning)

picked over

to examine in order to select the best or remove the unwanted

FAQs About the word picked over

to examine in order to select the best or remove the unwanted

weeded (out), culled,winnowed (out), screened, elect, chosen, picked, preferred, fashionable, selected

ordinary, commonplace, common,average,run-of-the-mill,

The vultures picked over the remains of the carcass, leaving only bare bones.

The guests picked over the dinner menu, debating whether to order the steak or the seafood.

The teacher picked over the students' essays, looking for any errors in grammar or spelling.

The archaeologists picked over the ancient ruins, hoping to uncover any hidden treasures.