picker

American  

[pik-er] / ˈpɪk ər /

noun

1. someone or something that picks. pick.

2. a special tool or machine for picking pick fruit, vegetables, etc., from their plants.

3. a machine that picks pick fibers.

4. a person who gathers fruit, flowers, etc.

5. Slang. a player of a stringed instrument, especially a banjo.

6. Metallurgy. a pointed rod for removing a pattern from a half mold.

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ˈpicker British  

/ ˈpɪkə /

noun

1. a person or thing that picks, esp that gathers fruit, crops, etc

2. (in weaving) a person or the part of the loom that casts the shuttle

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Etymology

Origin of picker

First recorded in 1520–30; pick ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

They mostly talked to the people of the North End, listened to stories, and took care of the land with assorted donated trash pickers in hand.

From Literature

The quality of such tiny companies is iffy and frauds are more common, so the services of a seasoned stock picker might be especially useful.

From The Wall Street Journal

Each picker has a different color light so they can quickly find the right rack.

From The Wall Street Journal

Bill Fitzpatrick, portfolio manager at Logan Capital Management, said the selloff has been indiscriminate, creating opportunity for active stock pickers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Big moves like that create rich opportunities for stock pickers.

From The Wall Street Journal