pi
cket
Plural
pickets
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a slender, vertical wooden piece used as one of the upright components of a fence
A picket is a short, vertical wooden or metal post that is often used in fencing. Pickets are spaced evenly and can be arranged in various styles, such as straight or pointed at the top. They are commonly used in decorative fences, often seen around gardens, yards, or along pathways, to define boundaries or add aesthetic appeal.
- The old gate was made of wooden pickets, worn and weathered by time.
- He replaced the broken picket in the fence to restore its neat appearance.
- A missing picket left a gap in the otherwise pristine boundary of the yard.
- The children painted each picket of the fence a different color, creating a vibrant and playful look.
- The picket was loose, and it creaked whenever the wind blew through the yard.
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2
a detachment of troops guarding an army from surprise attack
4
a form of military punishment used by the British in the late 17th century in which a soldier was forced to stand on one foot on a pointed stake
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5
a vehicle performing sentinel duty
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a protester posted by a labor organization outside a place of work