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Pick (Noun)

Meaning¹

The best people or things in a group; "the cream of England's young men were killed in the Great War".

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Examples

The pick of the graduating class was offered a full scholarship to a prestigious university.
She was the pick of the team, consistently scoring the most goals in each game.
The pick of the crop was harvested and sold at a premium price to top restaurants.
The company's pick of the applicants was a young woman with a brilliant track record.
The pick of the bunch was a rare and exotic flower that bloomed only once a year.

Meaning²

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".

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

The miner gripped the pick tightly and swung it down into the rocky soil.
She used a pick to loosen the compacted earth in her garden.
The archaeologist carefully excavated the site with a small pick and brush.
The ice climber's pick slipped out of the ice and he fell, but his rope caught him.
The prisoner was forced to break rocks with a pick all day in the hot sun.

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Pick (verb)

Meaning³

The person or thing chosen or selected; "he was my pick for mayor".

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Examples

She was the top pick for the job due to her impressive qualifications and experience.
The new smartphone was my pick for the best gadget of the year.
He was the coach's pick for the starting quarterback position.
The committee's pick for the award was a surprise to many.
The movie was the critics' pick for best film of the festival.

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Decision Making

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Pick (verb)

Meaning⁴

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".

Classification

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.

Synonyms

Picking

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Pick (verb)

Meaning⁵

A small thin device (of metal or plastic or ivory) used to pluck a stringed instrument.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

The guitarist carefully placed the pick between her thumb and index finger before beginning to play.
She had a collection of picks in different materials, but her favorite was the old ivory one.
He experimented with different types of picks to find the one that produced the best sound on his banjo.
The musician's fingers moved deftly over the strings as she used the pick to create a lively melody.
After years of playing, the worn pick had become a trusted companion to the violinist.

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Pick (verb)

Meaning⁶

The yarn woven across the warp yarn in weaving.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

The shuttle passes the yarn to make one pick at a time.
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Thread
Yarn

Meaning⁷

A basketball maneuver; obstructing an opponent with one's body; "he was called for setting an illegal pick".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

The point guard used a pick from his teammate to drive around the defender and get to the rim.
Setting an effective pick was key to freeing up their star shooter for open shots.
The coach was frustrated when the referee called a foul for setting a pick that didn't involve actual contact.
As he made the drive to the basket, the small forward got taken out by a poorly executed pick that put him on the floor.
By employing the high-low pick and roll play, they opened up an avenue to pass into the paint or to pull up for mid-range jump shots.