A person or group of people standing outside a place of work or other venue, protesting something or trying to persuade others not to enter during a strike.

The workers formed a picket outside the factory to protest against the unfair labor practices.

A pointed or sharpened stake, post, or peg used in a fence or barrier.

The garden was enclosed by a white picket fence, giving it a classic look.

A military post or guard stationed at a distance from the main body of troops to provide early warning of an enemy approach.

The soldiers set up a picket to watch for any signs of enemy movement.

picketverb

To stand or march in a public place to protest or demonstrate against something, often with signs or placards.

The workers decided to picket the factory to demand better wages.

To act as a picket, or to station pickets, especially to guard or control access to a place during a strike.

Union members picketed the entrance to prevent non-union workers from entering.

To tether or secure (an animal, especially a horse) to a stake or rope.

The cavalry troops picketed their horses for the night.

picketadjektiv

Relating to or used for picketing or pickets.

The organizers distributed picket signs before the march.