pick at Synonyms
pick at Meaning
pick at (v)
pluck or pull at with the fingers
eat like a bird
express a negative opinion of
pick at Sentence Examples
- The bird used its beak to pick at the seeds lying on the ground.
- The child picked at the scab on his knee, ignoring his mother's pleas.
- The dentist used a tool to pick at the plaque on my teeth.
- The thief picked at the lock, trying to open the door without a key.
- The dog picked at its fur, trying to remove a tick.
- The guitarist picked at the strings of his instrument, creating a haunting melody.
- The cat picked at its food, showing its displeasure with the meal.
- The farmer picked at the ripe apples hanging from the branches.
- The nurse picked at the wound to clean it properly.
- The child picked at the loose thread on her teddy bear, threatening to unravel it.
FAQs About the word pick at
pluck or pull at with the fingers, eat like a bird, express a negative opinion of
beg, needle, bother, hound, nag, urge, dog,peck (at), annoy, pressure
recommend, praise, recommend,compliment, compliment, praise, build up, tout, tout,commend
The bird used its beak to pick at the seeds lying on the ground.
The child picked at the scab on his knee, ignoring his mother's pleas.
The dentist used a tool to pick at the plaque on my teeth.
The thief picked at the lock, trying to open the door without a key.
