pick off

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb : 1. To remove by pulling or plucking sharply and cleanly : To detach something from where it is attached or growing, often with a quick, precise motion. 2. To shoot or eliminate one by one with careful, aimed shots : To target and shoot individuals in a group separately and methodically. Usage and Examples Verb (Meaning 1: To remove by plucking) : She carefully picked off the d...