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Picket is a noun that refers to a pointed vertical stake or post, typically made of wood, metal, or plastic, which is driven into the ground to serve as a marker or boundary or to support a fence or other structure. It is commonly used in construction, gardening, and military applications. Pickets are often arranged in a line, forming a fence that acts as a visual barrier or deterrent.
As a verb, picket describes the action of placing or attaching pickets, or individuals, at specific points in order to protest, demonstrate, or monitor a particular location. Such pickets are often organized as part of a strike or boycott to communicate discontent or to hinder access to a facility or establishment. By standing in a group along an entrance or boundary, picketers aim to draw attention to a cause, raise public awareness, or apply pressure for change.
The term can also be used metaphorically to describe a small group or individual who acts as a sentry or sentinel, as if standing guard or watching over something. In this context, a picket serves as a symbol of vigilance and surveillance.
The word "picket" has its origins in the French word "piquet," which means a sharp point or stake. The usage of pickets as a form of protest or as a means of securing borders dates back centuries and is seen in various historical contexts around the world.
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• A small number of men placed as a guard of observation at a short distance from an army; a sharp-pointed stake.
• To fasten to a picket or stake struke in the ground, as a horse; to place or post as a guard of observation.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "picket" originates from the French word "piquet" which means "a stake" or "a pointed stick". In the 17th century, it was used to refer to a pointed stake that soldiers would drive into the ground to create a defensive perimeter. Over time, the word "picket" came to be associated with the act of standing or marching in front of a place, particularly as a form of protest or picket line.
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