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Definition of handpick

handpick

/ˌhændˈpɪk/
hand · pick
Adjective:handpicked
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Past Simple:handpicked
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Past Participle:handpicked
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Present Participle:handpicking
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handpick Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To select someone or something carefully and personally for a specific purpose or role.

Example

"The director decided to handpick the cast for her upcoming independent film."

2

To gather or harvest fruit, vegetables, or flowers by hand rather than with a machine.

Example

"Workers handpick the delicate coffee cherries at the peak of ripeness."

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• Nearby Words

handout
handover
handphone
handpick
handprint
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Handpick. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/handpick
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