Meaning of the word pickets in English

What does pickets mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

pickets

Noun

1.

a worker or group of workers who protest outside a building to prevent other workers from going inside, especially because they have a disagreement with their employers:

Example:
There were pickets outside the factory gates.

Verb

1.

to act as or take part in a picket:

Example:
They picketed the burger restaurant and handed out leaflets to potential customers.
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