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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.
a detachment of troops guarding an army from surprise attack
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
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
a vehicle performing sentinel duty
a protester posted by a labor organization outside a place of work
fasten with a picket
serve as pickets or post pickets
