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Unpick: meaning, definitions and examples

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unpick

 

[ สŒnหˆpษชk ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

removal of stitches

To unpick means to remove stitches from a piece of fabric, usually to correct mistakes or to salvage materials. This process is often used in sewing and knitting when a specific section needs to be altered or when a project needs to be taken apart. It involves careful handling to avoid damaging the fabric. Unpicking is an essential skill for anyone who works with textiles, allowing them to fix errors and improve their craftsmanship.

Synonyms

dismantle, rip out, take apart

Examples of usage

  • She had to unpick the seams to adjust the dress size.
  • Before starting anew, he decided to unpick the knitted scarf.
  • The seamstress unpicked the stitches to repair the damaged area.

Translations

Translations of the word "unpick" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desfazer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅ‹เคฒเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช aufmachen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ membongkar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะฟะปัƒั‚ะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozwiฤ…zaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใปใฉใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉfaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ deshacer

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aรงmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ’€๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rozpustit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rozpustiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‹†ๅผ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razvozlati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ opna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัˆัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒฎแƒกแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aรงmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ deshacer

Word origin

The word 'unpick' is a compound verb formed from the prefix 'un-' and the verb 'pick.' The prefix 'un-' denotes reversal or negation, while 'pick' comes from Middle English, derived from the Old French 'pucier' meaning to pluck or to pick. The term began to be utilized in the context of textile work in the late 20th century, particularly with the rise of DIY crafting and upcycling trends. The idea of reversing a process by taking something apart drew popularity as sewing and knitting became more prominent not just as necessities, but as hobbies. 'Unpick' reflects a broader cultural movement where repairing and modifying rather than discarding is valued, thus contributing to sustainable practices in fashion and home textile crafts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,734, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.