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prick out

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To separate (seedlings) growing together, for example into a different pot

ambitransitive

Equivalents

Deutschpikieren

Examples

“Before the time for sowing arrives consideration should be given to the question⟳ of what labour is available for pricking out the seedlings, and what accommodation can be provided for the protection of the plants in their later stages”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

prick up prick up one's ears pricked pricked one's ears pricked out pricked up

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