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Unpick

usgb/ˌʌnˈpɪk/Volume
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Craft Context

Used mainly in sewing or knitting; it implies correcting a mistake or redoing work.

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After spotting a dropped stitch, she had to unpick two rows of her knitting.
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Metaphoric Use

Sometimes used metaphorically to mean reversing or opening up something established.

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They began to unpick the old policies to introduce new reforms.
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Precision Needed

Unpicking requires careful work to avoid damage, implies a delicate and thoughtful process.

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He used tweezers to unpick the delicate embroidery.
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