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Picket
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paletto, picchettino
a slender, vertical wooden piece used as one of the upright components of a fence
What is a "picket"?
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.
Example
A missing picket left a gap in the otherwise pristine boundary of the yard.
He replaced the broken picket in the fence to restore its neat appearance.
The old gate was made of wooden pickets, worn and weathered by time.
02
picchetto, postazione
a detachment of troops guarding an army from surprise attack
03
picket, guardia
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
04
palo, punta
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
05
picket, sentinella
a vehicle performing sentinel duty
06
picchetto, manifestante
a protester posted by a labor organization outside a place of work
to picket
01
fissare con un picchetto, legare con un picchetto
fasten with a picket
02
picketare, fare il picchetto
serve as pickets or post pickets
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Noun
Esempio
A missing picket left a gap in the otherwise pristine boundary of the yard.
He replaced the broken picket in the fence to restore its neat appearance.
The old gate was made of wooden pickets, worn and weathered by time.
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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