Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unpick
verb
/ʌnˈpɪk/
Definition
To remove stitches from a piece of fabric or garment.
Examples
- I had to unpick the seam because it was sewn incorrectly.
- After realizing my mistake, I decided to unpick the embroidery and start again.
- She unpicked the button that had fallen off her favorite jacket.
Meaning
The action of taking out stitches to undo sewing work or to revert a textile to its previous state.
Synonyms
- remove
- undo
- take out
- detach
