Select a choice, then make a tiny scratch or notch in wood. Combine those actions to pack a blanket and a basket of food outdoors. What am I?
A picnic
The word 'picnic' can be divided into two smaller action words. 'Pick' means to make a choice, and a 'nick' is a small scratch or cut in a surface. Joining these two words forms 'picnic,' an outdoor meal enjoyed on a lawn or blanket.
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