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/pɪk/
Meaning & Definition
noun
a selection or a choice.
She had a good pick of movies to choose from.
a tool with a pointed or sharp end used for breaking up hard material.
He used a pick to break through the frozen ground.
verb
to choose or select from a group.
I need to pick a book to read for my class.
to gather or harvest, especially fruit or flowers.
We went to the orchard to pick apples.
to pull or remove something using the fingers or a tool.
He decided to pick the lock instead of using the key.
Etymology
Middle English 'pikken', probably of imitative origin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
pick and choose
to select only the things that you want.
pick up the pieces
to start again after a disaster.
pick someone's brain
to ask someone for information or advice.
pick a fight
to provoke someone into an argument or fight.
pick of the litter
the best choice from a group.
Related Words
picker
a person or tool that picks something.
picking
the act of choosing or gathering.
pickaxe
a tool used for breaking up soil or rock.
Slang Meanings
to choose or select someone or something
I’m going to pick a winner for the contest.
to steal or take something
He managed to pick my wallet from the table.