handpick

verb — 2 senses

handpick

verb

Etymology From hand + pick.

1

To pick or harvest by hand.

2

To select carefully and with individual attention.

  • Each year they handpick seven candidates for next year's committee.
Derived terms
handpick out
Related terms
hand-carry, hand carry, handcarry, hand-deliver, hand deliver, hand-feed, handfeed, hand-knit, hand knit, handknit, handmake, hand-raise, hand-wash, hand wash

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