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handpicked Meaning & Definition

What Does Handpicked Mean?

Handpicked is an adjective that means Picked by hand rather than by machinery. It can also mean Selected with great care or by insiders or an individual. As a verb, it means simple past and past participle of handpick.

Handpicked Definition (Adjective)

  1. Picked by hand rather than by machinery.

    The farm sells handpicked apples and pears.

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

    A number of handpicked employees will run the project.

Handpicked as a Verb

  1. simple past and past participle of handpick

Synonyms of Handpicked

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Handpicked in a Sentence

The farm sells handpicked apples and pears.

A number of handpicked employees will run the project.

Word Forms & Grammar

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Words That Rhyme With Handpicked

Origin of Handpicked

From hand +‎ picked.

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