Handpick

verb

verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To pick or harvest by hand. transitive
  2. 2
    To select carefully and with individual attention. transitive

    "Each year they handpick seven candidates for next year's committee."

Synonyms

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Example

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"Employees in this rural region of the state handpick the organic produce, rinse, prepare and box it up on site, ready to distribute to area customers."

Etymology

From hand + pick.

Related phrases

handpick outby hand

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