picker
UK: ˈpɪkə | US: ˈpɪkər
n. a person or tool that picks (e.g., fruit, locks, or items)
n. (informal) someone who selects or chooses something carefully
n. (music) a plectrum for plucking strings
The word "picker" derives from the verb "pick," which originated from Middle English piken, meaning "to pluck or remove." The suffix "-er" (from Old English -ere) denotes an agent or tool performing the action. Over time, "picker" evolved to describe both people (e.g., fruit pickers) and objects (e.g., guitar pickers) associated with the act of picking.
The apple picker filled baskets quickly during harvest season.
She’s a meticulous picker of vintage clothing.
He lost his guitar picker before the concert.
The lock picker demonstrated his skill at the security conference.
As a berry picker, she worked early mornings in the fields.