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unpick

/ʌnˈpɪk/

Translations

unpickverb

unpicked

Past Simple

unpicked

Past Participle

unpicking

Gerund

/ʌnˈpɪk/

décortiquerAu sens figuré : examiner en détail.

The detective tried to unpick the suspect's alibi to find inconsistencies.

L'inspecteur a essayé de décortiquer l'alibi du suspect pour trouver des incohérences.

détricoterAu sens figuré : défaire, faire s'effondrer progressivement.

A single mistake could unpick all the progress we've made.

Une seule erreur pourrait détricoter tout le progrès que nous avons accompli.

découdreEn couture.

She had to unpick the seams of the dress to adjust its size.

Elle a dû découdre les coutures de la robe pour en ajuster la taille.

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unpickverb

To carefully remove stitches from a piece of fabric.

She had to unpick the seams of the dress to adjust its size.

To analyze or examine something in detail to understand or explain it.

The detective tried to unpick the suspect's alibi to find inconsistencies.

To undo or cause to come apart, especially of plans, arrangements, or progress.

A single mistake could unpick all the progress we've made.