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Meaning of
pick
in English
pick
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Plural
picks
Past Tense
picked
Participle Verb
picking
Third Person Singular
picks
Definitions
Noun
a
hammer
for
millstones
a
tool
for
unlocking
locks
;
bypassing
keys
a
comb
for
curly
hair
She
used
a
pick
to
detangle
her
curly
locks
.
an
option
or
selection
choice
The
new
policy
gives
customers
a
pick
of
three
different
payment
plans
.
the
best
or
most
desirable
option
;
first
choice
The
team's
pick
for
the
tournament
was
a
surprise
to
everyone
.
a
tool
for
strumming
guitar
strings
The
musician
used
a
pick
to
strum
the
guitar
strings
.
a
type
of
anchor
(
nautical
context
)
The
sailor
carefully
lowered
the
pick
anchor
into
the
calm
water
.
a
screen
in
basketball
(
tactical
play
)
The
team
executed
a
pick
to
free
up
their
best
shooter
.
an
offensive
tactic
in
lacrosse
(
blocking
defender
)
The
lacrosse
player
used
a
pick
to
block
the
defender
and
score
.
an
intercepted
pass
The
quarterback's
pick
was
a
turning
point
in
the
game
.
a
defensive
play
by
an
infielder
;
skilled
catch
The
shortstop
made
a
great
pick
to
throw
out
the
runner
.
a
pitcher's
throw
to
a
base
to
tag
a
runner
The
pitcher
made
a
quick
pick
to
first
base
to
catch
the
runner
off
guard
.
Verb
to
grasp
or
pluck
with
fingers
She
carefully
picked
a
few
fresh
strawberries
from
the
garden
.
to
harvest
or
remove
for
consumption
Farmers
pick
apples
from
the
orchard
in
autumn
.
to
select
from
available
options
The
committee
will
pick
the
best
candidate
for
the
job
.
to
open
locks
with
tools
;
carefully
The
locksmith
will
pick
the
lock
with
specialized
tools
.
to
eat
slowly
;
in
small
amounts
She
likes
to
pick
at
her
salad
during
lunch
.
to
select
or
do
something
with
care
;
attention
to
detail
The
manager
will
pick
the
most
suitable
employee
for
the
project
.
to
steal
or
take
something
;
secretly
The
thief
tried
to
pick
the
wallet
from
the
tourist's
pocket
.
Compounds / Phrases
earpick
icepick
pick at
pick up speed
pick up
pickaback
pickpocket
pickpockets
pickpurse
pick oneself up
toothpick
pickup
pickaxe
picklist
handpick
pick up what someone is putting down
lock pick
guitar pick
pickups
pickaxes
fingerpick
picklocks
pickoff
pickoffs