unpick

/'ʌn'pik/

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Definition:

The verb "unpick" means to undo or take out the stitches of a piece of sewing. It involves separating the fibers or threads to "unravel" or remove the sewing.

Usage Instructions:

You can use "unpick" when talking about sewing or craft work. It is often used when you make a mistake while sewing and need to fix it by removing the stitches.

Example Sentence:

• "I made a mistake in my sewing project, so I had to unpick several rows of stitches to fix it."

Advanced Usage:

In a broader sense, "unpick" can also be used metaphorically to mean to analyze or break down something complex to understand it better. For example: - "The professor helped us unpick the complicated theories in the text."

Word Variants:

• Noun: "unpicking" (the act of removing stitches)
• Adjective: "unpicking" (related to the process of unpicking)

Different Meanings:

While "unpick" primarily relates to sewing, its metaphorical use can apply to various contexts where something is being dissected or analyzed.

Synonyms:

• Remove
• Undo
• Take out
• Unravel (in the context of threads)

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

There aren't specific idioms or phrasal verbs that include "unpick," but you may hear phrases like: - "Pick apart," which means to analyze something in detail.

Summary:

"Unpick" is a useful word in sewing and can also be applied in discussions where you need to break down or analyze something complex.

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Verb

1. undo (the stitches) of (a piece of sewing)
2. become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of
   • unravel the thread

Synonyms

• unravel
• unknot
• unscramble
• untangle