picket
9 synonyms and 0 antonyms for picket, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person or group standing outside a workplace during a strike to protest and discourage others from entering.
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How to use picket
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Etymology
From French piquet, from piquer ("to pierce").
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What does “picket” mean?
The word “picket” means a person or group standing outside a workplace during a strike to protest and discourage others from entering. In plain terms, a protest line outside a workplace during a strike, or a pointed stake used for a fence.
How do you pronounce “picket”?
“Picket” is pronounced PIH-kiht (/ˈpɪkɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “picket” in a sentence?
Here is “picket” used in a sentence: “Workers formed a picket outside the factory gates.”
What part of speech is “picket”?
Depending on how it is used, “picket” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “picket” come from?
The word “picket” comes from French. From French piquet, from piquer ("to pierce").
Is “picket” a common word?
“Picket” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “picket” have?
“Picket” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person or group standing outside a workplace during a strike to protest and discourage others from entering.