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British pronunciation/pˈɪk/
American pronunciation/ˈpɪk/

Definition & Meaning of "pick"

to pick
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to choose someone or something out of a group of people or things

Transitive: to pick sth
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to take a flower or fruit from its plant with our fingers

Transitive: to pick a flower or fruit
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to peck at or gather small bits of food, especially grains

Transitive: to pick grains or food
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to gather or harvest berries, flowers, or similar items where they grow

Intransitive
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to intentionally cause or start a conflict, argument, or confrontation

Transitive: to pick an argument or fight
06

to remove or separate something bit by bit using the fingers

Transitive: to pick sth from sth | to pick sth out of sth
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to clean or ready food by removing unwanted or inedible parts

Transitive: to pick unwanted parts of food material
08

to use a pointed tool or instrument to pierce, dig into, or break apart a hard surface

Transitive: to pick a hard surface
09

to secretly take items from someone’s pocket, purse, or belongings without their knowledge

Transitive: to pick a pocket or bag
10

to eat in small, careful, or reluctant amounts

Intransitive: to pick at food
Pick
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the act of choosing or selecting

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a heavy iron tool with a wooden handle and a curved head that is pointed on both ends

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a small plastic or metal piece by which a string instrument such as a guitar is played

pick definition and meaning

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

the person or thing chosen or selected

05

a basketball maneuver; obstructing an opponent with one's body

06

a thin sharp implement used for removing unwanted material

07

the yarn woven across the warp yarn in weaving

08

the best people or things in a group

09

the quantity of a crop that is harvested

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(lacrosse) a play where a player blocks a defender to free up a teammate for a pass or shot

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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.
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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