picket line

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Noun picket line has 1 sense

picket line - a line of people acting as pickets
--₁ is a kind of line

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Picket Line

Description:

A picket line is a physical boundary or line formed by individuals or a group of protesters who are demonstrating or striking in order to convey a specific message or demand. It is typically set up outside a workplace or institution and serves as a means of protest or dissent.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A boundary or line formed by protesters during a strike or demonstration.

Example sentence: The picket line outside the factory grew in numbers as more employees joined the strike.

Sense 2:

Verb: To participate in a picket line or join a group of protesters in a strike or demonstration.

Example sentence: The workers decided to picket line to voice their concerns about unfair labor practices.

Sense 3:

Noun: A group of individuals protesting against certain policies or practices by picketing in front of an establishment.

Example sentence: The citizens formed a picket line outside the city hall, demanding better funding for public schools.