Pick
Pronunciation: /ˈpɪk/
Pick (verb)
- To select one thing or person from a group.
- To take something small away using your fingers.
- To gather fruits, vegetables, or flowers from plants.
Examples
- You can pick any book from the shelf.
- She picked the blue dress for the party.
Common collocations: pick a winner, pick a team, pick a color, pick a lock, pick a scab
Pick (noun)
- A tool with a pointed end used for breaking or digging hard surfaces.
Examples
- The miner used a pick to break the rocks.
- A pick is essential for digging in hard soil.