Pick Definition
pick
noun
- the person or thing chosen or selected; "he was my pick for mayor"
- the quantity of a crop that is harvested; "he sent the first picking of berries to the market"; "it was the biggest peach pick in years"
- the best people or things in a group; "the cream of England's young men were killed in the Great War"
- the yarn woven across the warp yarn in weaving
- a small thin device (of metal or plastic or ivory) used to pluck a stringed instrument
- a thin sharp implement used for removing unwanted material; "he used a pick to clean the dirt out of the cracks"
- a heavy iron tool with a wooden handle and a curved head that is pointed on both ends; "they used picks and sledges to break the rocks"
- a basketball maneuver; obstructing an opponent with one's body; "he was called for setting an illegal pick"
- the act of choosing or selecting; "your choice of colors was unfortunate"; "you can take your pick"
verb
- select carefully from a group; "She finally picked her successor"; "He picked his way carefully"
- look for and gather; "pick mushrooms"; "pick flowers"
- harass with constant criticism; "Don't always pick on your little brother"
- provoke; "pick a fight or a quarrel"
- remove in small bits; "pick meat from a bone"
- remove unwanted substances from, such as feathers or pits; "Clean the turkey"
- pilfer or rob; "pick pockets"
- pay for something; "pick up the tab"; "pick up the burden of high-interest mortgages"; "foot the bill"
- pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion; "he plucked the strings of his mandolin"
- attack with or as if with a pickaxe of ice or rocky ground, for example; "Pick open the ice"
- hit lightly with a picking motion
- eat intermittently; take small bites of; "He pieced at the sandwich all morning"; "She never eats a full meal--she just nibbles"
"Pick" in song lyrics
See how pick is used in real songs:
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"Some falsified but I gots bones to pick"
3rd Bass — Herbalz in Your Mouth -
"Which girls am I taking home, I can take my pick"
50/50 Twin f/ Paul Wall, Chamillionaire — Ballin' is a Habit -
"Yeah they're schemin' on the big hit, and tryin' find a quick pick"
Above the Law — V.S.O.P
Words that rhyme with pick
Usage tips for "pick"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "pick" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for pick to find words that pair well.