pickup
pi
ˈpɪ
pi
ckup
kʌp
kap
hiccup

Definition & Meaning of "pickup"in English

Pickup
01

a light truck with an open body and low sides and a tailboard 

pickup definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
pickups
02

a transducer device used to capture the vibrations of a musical instrument's strings and convert them into an electrical signal 

pickup definition and meaning

What is a "pickup"?

A pickup is a device on electric stringed instruments, such as guitars, that captures the vibrations of the strings and converts them into an electrical signal. This signal is then sent to an amplifier to produce sound. Pickups are usually located under the strings and can come in various types, including magnetic and pressure-sensitive. The design and placement of the pickup affect the instrument’s tone and overall sound. Additionally, pickups can be used on acoustic instruments to amplify their sound. They are typically installed in or near the sound hole or on the body of the acoustic instrument, allowing it to be heard more clearly in live performances or recordings.

Examples
The electric guitar's pickups pick up the vibrations of the strings and send them to the amplifier. 
03

anything with restorative powers 

04

a warrant to take someone into custody 

05

the act or process of picking up or collecting from various places 

06

the act of taking aboard passengers or freight 

07

mechanical device consisting of a light balanced arm that carries the cartridge 

08

the attribute of being capable of rapid acceleration 

09

a casual acquaintance; often made in hope of sexual relationships 

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