What does «pepenar» mean in Spanish?

To scavenge, to pick up from the ground, especially garbage.

♦ Used in: Honduras - Mexico - Nicaragua - Salvador
Separating the metal from the tailings in a mining operation.
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♦ Used in: Colombia
To grasp or seize someone.

♦ Used in: Mexico
To murder, to kill.

♦ Used in: Salvador
Suspending or failing a student.

♦ Used in: Nicaragua