handpicked

adj — 2 senses

handpicked

adj

Etymology From hand + picked.

1

Picked by hand rather than by machinery.

  • The farm sells handpicked apples and pears.
2

Figuratively Selected with great care or by insiders or an individual.

  • A number of handpicked employees will run the project.

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