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
[ Syn: picking ]
the best people or things in a group; the cream of Englands young men were killed in the Great War
[ Syn: cream ]
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
pick (n.)
select carefully from a group; She finally picked her successor; He picked his way carefully'
attack with or as if with a pickaxe of ice or rocky ground, for example; Pick open the ice
[ Syn: break up ]
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
look for and gather; pick mushrooms; pick flowers
harass with constant criticism; Dont always pick on your little brother
[ Syn: blame , find fault ]
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
[ Syn: clean ]
pilfer or rob; pick pockets'
pay for something; pick up the tab; pick up the burden of high-interest mortgages; foot the bill
[ Syn: foot ]
pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion; he plucked the strings of his mandolin