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Pickets

Verb / ˈpɪkʌts / Another word for pickets — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Pickets are pointed stakes or posts that are driven into the ground, often used to create a barrier or fence.

Synonyms & similar words

lookoutman pale sentry watch piquet picket lookout scout spotter sentinel stakes posts rods staves pegs bars spikes stumps columns poles stanchions pilings palings standards piles pilasters uprights rods staffs bars

Example sentences

  1. The pickets marked the boundary of the park.
  2. We need to replace some broken pickets in the fence.
  3. The protesters held signs and picketed outside the company.
  4. The workers went on strike and picketed for fair wages.
  5. The soldiers used pickets to create a defensive line.

Quotes

  • The only picket line that I have ever walked was with my own people.
  • A picket fence is a structure designed to confine a child outdoors.
  • I never crossed a picket line, nor would I ever cross one.

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