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Unpick

usgb/ˌʌnˈpɪk/Volume
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Craft ContextPlay
Used mainly in sewing or knitting; it implies correcting a mistake or redoing work. SlideAfter spotting a dropped stitch, she had to unpick two rows of her knitting.
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Metaphoric UsePlay
Sometimes used metaphorically to mean reversing or opening up something established. SlideThey began to unpick the old policies to introduce new reforms.
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Precision NeededPlay
Unpicking requires careful work to avoid damage, implies a delicate and thoughtful process. SlideHe used tweezers to unpick the delicate embroidery.