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to pick
01
kiezen, uitkiezen
to choose someone or something out of a group of people or things
Transitive: to pick sth
Example
The team captain will pick players for the upcoming match.
She carefully picked a ripe apple from the tree.
The customer took time to pick the right pair of shoes from the display.
02
plukken, verzamelen
to take a flower or fruit from its plant with our fingers
Transitive: to pick a flower or fruit
Example
Please pick some basil from the pot for the pasta sauce.
During the summer, we pick fresh mint leaves for our iced tea.
We usually pick peaches early in the morning when the air is still cool.
03
pikkan, verzamelen
to peck at or gather small bits of food, especially grains
Transitive: to pick grains or food
Example
The hens picked insects and small seeds from the soil.
The crow picked morsels of food from the farmer ’s field.
The robin picked berries from the bush with its sharp beak.
04
plukken, verzamelen
to gather or harvest berries, flowers, or similar items where they grow
Intransitive
Example
He often picks in the orchard during the harvest season.
We saw a group of workers picking along the hillside.
She prefers to pick in the forest where the mushrooms are abundant.
05
een ruzie beginnen, conflict uitlokken
to intentionally cause or start a conflict, argument, or confrontation
Transitive: to pick an argument or fight
Example
They picked a quarrel with their neighbors over the property line.
She picked a fight with her coworker over a trivial mistake.
She picked an argument with her brother just to get his attention.
06
uitzoeken, kiezen
to remove or separate something bit by bit using the fingers
Transitive: to pick sth from sth | to pick sth out of sth
Example
He picked the seeds out of the watermelon carefully.
She picked the meat from the chicken bones, one piece at a time.
She picked the petals from the flower, making a bouquet.
07
schoonmaken, verwijderen
to clean or ready food by removing unwanted or inedible parts
Transitive: to pick unwanted parts of food material
Example
The chef picked the stems and leaves from the strawberries before plating them.
She picked the husks off the corn before boiling it.
She picked the stems off the cherries before adding them to the pie.
08
graven, prikken
to use a pointed tool or instrument to pierce, dig into, or break apart a hard surface
Transitive: to pick a hard surface
Example
The climber picked the icy surface to create secure footholds.
The worker picked the asphalt to remove the damaged section of the road.
They picked the rocky terrain to create a clear path for the trail.
09
stelen, zakkenrollen
to secretly take items from someone’s pocket, purse, or belongings without their knowledge
Transitive: to pick a pocket or bag
Example
The thief picked the tourist ’s wallet in the crowded market.
The thief picked the tourist 's pocket while they were distracted by the street performer.
A gang of thieves was arrested for picking purses at the festival.
10
tuttelen, klein beetje eten
to eat in small, careful, or reluctant amounts
Intransitive: to pick at food
01
keuze, selectie
the act of choosing or selecting
02
pickel, houweel
a heavy iron tool with a wooden handle and a curved head that is pointed on both ends
03
plectrum, keuze
a small plastic or metal piece by which a string instrument such as a guitar is played
What is a "pick"?
A pick is a small, flat tool used to pluck or strum the strings of stringed instruments like guitars, mandolins, and basses. Picks are usually made of materials like plastic, metal, or nylon and come in various shapes, sizes, and thicknesses. Using a pick helps to produce a clear, consistent sound and can influence the tone and playability of the instrument. It is held between the thumb and fingers and used to strike the strings.
04
keuze, selectie
the person or thing chosen or selected
05
scherm, blok
a basketball maneuver; obstructing an opponent with one's body
06
pik, spijker
a thin sharp implement used for removing unwanted material
07
pick, draad
the yarn woven across the warp yarn in weaving
08
keuze, beste keuze
the best people or things in a group
09
oogst, pluk
the quantity of a crop that is harvested
10
pick, blok
(lacrosse) a play where a player blocks a defender to free up a teammate for a pass or shot
Example
A strategic pick can change the flow of the game in your favor.
He set a perfect pick to help his teammate get open for the shot.
Using a pick, the attacker dodged past the defender easily.
Voorbeeld
The team captain will pick players for the upcoming match.
She carefully picked a ripe apple from the tree.
The customer took time to pick the right pair of shoes from the display.
Can you help me pick the best color for the living room walls?
Let's pick a movie to watch from the available options.
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