taking has definitions from the field of work
1
[ adjective ] very attractive; capturing interest

Synonyms

fetching winning

Examples

"a fetching new hairstyle" "something inexpressibly taking in his manner" "a winning personality"

Related terms

attractive

2
[ noun ] the act of someone who picks up or takes something

Synonyms

pickings

Examples

"the pickings were easy" "clothing could be had for the taking"

Related terms

action take

3
[ noun ] (work) the act of someone who picks up or takes something

Synonyms

picking

Examples

"the pickings were easy" "clothing could be had for the taking"

Related terms

action manual_labor pick

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