unpick
verb (used with object)
to take out the stitches of (sewing, knitting, etc.).
unpicking
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present participleof unpick.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Turmoil in bond markets is unpicking the improvements in affordability.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
The Wolves retook the lead eight minutes later, Jeanuel Belocian unpicking the Leipzig defence with a simple pass for Svanberg to score.
From Barron's ● Feb. 15, 2026
He has been the heartbeat of Wolves' attacking threat, scoring crucial goals, linking up play and unpicking defences with moments of individual brilliance.
From BBC ● May 28, 2025
The Institute for Fiscal Studies has made the point multi-year pay awards are part of the Treasury's long-term public-spending plans and unpicking them is not straightforward and could set a precedent for other public-sector workers.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2022
Why was she unpicking Margaret's work or folding into this foolish elaboration of triangles Monica's music.
From Plashers Mead A Novel by Compton MacKenzie
