Pick — synonyms, definition

1. pick (Noun)

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pick (Noun) — The person or thing chosen or selected. ex. "he was my pick for mayor"

pick (Noun) — The quantity of a crop that is harvested. ex. "it was the biggest peach pick in years"

pick (Noun) — The best people or things in a group. ex. "the pick of England's young men were killed in the Great War"

pick (Noun) — The yarn woven across the warp yarn in weaving.

pick (Noun) — A small thin device (of metal, plastic or ivory) used to pluck a stringed instrument.

pick (Noun) — A thin sharp implement used for removing unwanted material. ex. "he used a pick to clean the dirt out of the cracks"

pick (Noun) — A heavy iron tool with a wooden handle and a curved head that is pointed on both ends. ex. "they used picks and sledges to break the rocks"

pick (Noun) — A basketball manoeuvre; obstructing an opponent with one's body. ex. "he was called for setting an illegal pick"

pick (Noun) — The act of choosing or selecting. ex. "you can take your pick"

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2. pick (Verb)

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pick (Verb) — Select carefully from a group. ex. "She finally picked her successor" ex. "He picked his way carefully"

pick (Verb) — Look for and gather. ex. "pick mushrooms" ex. "pick flowers"

pick (Verb) — Harass with constant criticism. ex. "Don't always pick on your little brother"

pick (Verb) — Provoke. ex. "pick a fight or a quarrel"

pick (Verb) — Remove in small bits. ex. "pick meat from a bone"

pick (Verb) — Remove unwanted substances from, such as feathers or pits. ex. "pick the turkey"

pick (Verb) — Pilfer or rob. ex. "pick pockets"

pick (Verb) — Pay for something. ex. "pick up the tab"

pick (Verb) — Pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion. ex. "he picked the strings of his mandolin"

pick (Verb) — Hit for example ice or rocky ground) with or as if with a pickaxe. ex. "Pick open the ice"

pick (Verb) — Hit lightly with a picking motion.

pick (Verb) — Eat intermittently; take small bites of. ex. "She never eats a full meal--she just picks"

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