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- [pik-it]
- /ˈpɪk ɪt/
- /ˈpɪk.ɪt/
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- [pik-it]
- /ˈpɪk ɪt/
Definitions of picketing word
- noun picketing a post, stake, pale, or peg that is used in a fence or barrier, to fasten down a tent, etc. 1
- noun picketing a person stationed by a union or the like outside a factory, store, mine, etc., in order to dissuade or prevent workers or customers from entering it during a strike. 1
- noun picketing a person engaged in any similar demonstration, as against a government's policies or actions, before an embassy, office building, construction project, etc. 1
- noun picketing Military. a soldier or detachment of soldiers placed on a line forward of a position to warn against an enemy advance. 1
- noun picketing Navy, Air Force. an aircraft or ship performing similar sentinel duty. 1
- verb with object picketing to enclose within a picket fence or stockade, as for protection, imprisonment, etc.: to picket a lawn; to picket captives. 1
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Origin of picketing
First appearance:
before 1680 One of the 48% oldest English words
From the French word piquet, dating back to 1680-90. See pike2, -et
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Parts of speech for Picketing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
picketing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
picketing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for picketing
noun picketing
- activism — Activism is the process of campaigning in public or working for an organization in order to bring about political or social change.
- logrolling — U.S. Politics. the exchange of support or favors, especially by legislators for mutual political gain as by voting for each other's bills.
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