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unpick

[ uhn-pik ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to take out the stitches of (sewing, knitting, etc.).


unpick

/ ʌnˈpɪk /

verb

  1. to undo (the stitches) of (a piece of sewing)
  2. to unravel or undo (a garment, etc)
  3. obsolete.
    to open (a door, lock, etc) by picking


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Word History and Origins

Origin of unpick1

1350–1400 for earlier sense; 1770–80 for current sense; Middle English unpiken to pick (a lock); un- 2, pick 1

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Example Sentences

He is due to face questioning by the police later this week, as they attempt to unpick the details of this amazing case.

Connie, if we can unpick the lock and get the door open, where shall we go?

You won't unpick the sewing on the American cloth too, will you?

In this case, unpick the cuffs if possible, if not, cut them off close up.

She flung down the skirt that she was helping to unpick and let the scissors fall to the ground.

He makes a frantic endeavour to unpick the stitches, finally giving it up in despair.

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