noun🔗ShareHacke, SpitzhackeA tool used for digging; a pickaxe."The construction worker used the pick to break up the hard concrete. "Der Bauarbeiter benutzte die Spitzhacke, um den harten Beton aufzubrechen.utensilmachineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDietrichA tool for unlocking a lock without the original key; a lock pick, picklock."The locksmith used a special pick to open the locked safe. "Der Schlosser benutzte einen speziellen Dietrich, um den verschlossenen Tresor zu öffnen.devicepoliceitempropertyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareHaarkammA comb with long widely spaced teeth, for use with tightly curled hair."My grandmother used her special pick to style her tight curls. "Meine Großmutter benutzte ihren speziellen Haarkamm, um ihre eng gewellten Locken zu stylen.styleutensilappearanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAuswahl, WahlA choice; ability to choose."The student's pick for the project was the most interesting topic. "Die Wahl des Schülers für das Projekt war das interessanteste Thema.abilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAuswahl, das BesteThat which would be picked or chosen first; the best."The pick for the student council president was clearly Emily. "Die Wahl für den Schülerratspräsidenten fiel eindeutig auf Emily.qualityvalueessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAuswahl, AuswahlverfahrenA screen."The classroom had a large, white pick on the wall for displaying student artwork. "Das Klassenzimmer hatte eine große, weiße Auswahl an der Wand zur Präsentation von Schülerkunst.electronicsdevicetechnologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBlock, SperreAn offensive tactic in which a player stands so as to block a defender from reaching a teammate."The basketball player used a clever pick to get open for the shot. "Der Basketballspieler nutzte einen cleveren Block, um sich für den Wurf freizuspielen.sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAbfangen, InterceptionAn interception."The quarterback's pick led to a touchdown for the opposing team. "Der abgefangene Pass des Quarterbacks führte zu einem Touchdown für die gegnerische Mannschaft.sportactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAbfangen, FangA good defensive play by an infielder."The shortstop made a great pick, diving to catch the grounder and stopping the runner from advancing. "Der Shortstop machte einen großartigen Fang, tauchte, um den Bodenroller zu fangen, und hinderte den Läufer am Vorankommen.sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAusA pickoff."The pitcher's pickoff play was successful, preventing the runner from advancing. "Der Aus-Spielzug des Pitchers war erfolgreich und verhinderte, dass der Läufer vorankam.sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePlektrum, GitarrenplektrumA tool used for strumming the strings of a guitar; a plectrum."The guitarist used a plastic pick to play the song. "Der Gitarrist benutzte ein Plektrum aus Plastik, um das Lied zu spielen.musicutensilentertainmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSpitzhammerA pointed hammer used for dressing millstones."The stonemason carefully used the pick to shape the millstone. "Der Steinmetz benutzte den Spitzhammer sorgfältig, um den Mühlstein zu formen.utensilmachineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSpitze, DornA pike or spike; the sharp point fixed in the center of a buckler."The knight carefully adjusted the pick on his buckler, ensuring the sharp point was securely in place. "Der Ritter justierte sorgfältig die Spitze an seinem Buckler und stellte sicher, dass die scharfe Spitze sicher befestigt war.weaponmilitaryitemessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMakel, FehlerA particle of ink or paper embedded in the hollow of a letter, filling up its face, and causing a spot on a printed sheet."The printer produced a letter with a noticeable pick in the "O" of "October". "Der Drucker erzeugte einen Buchstaben mit einem deutlichen Makel im "O" von "Oktober".technicalwritingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKorrektur, AusbesserungThat which is picked in, as with a pointed pencil, to correct an unevenness in a picture."The art student used a tiny pick to correct the uneven line in her drawing. "Die Kunststudentin benutzte eine winzige Korrektur, um die unebene Linie in ihrer Zeichnung zu korrigieren.artmarkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDer Schlag, der das Schussfaden antreibtThe blow that drives the shuttle, used in calculating the speed of a loom (in picks per minute); hence, in describing the fineness of a fabric, a weft thread."so many picks to an inch"so viele Schläge pro ZollmaterialtechnologyindustrymachineessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePflücken, aufhebenTo grasp and pull with the fingers or fingernails."The student carefully picked up the pencil from the floor. "Der Schüler hob den Bleistift vorsichtig vom Boden auf.actionbodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareErnten, pflückenTo harvest a fruit or vegetable for consumption by removing it from the plant to which it is attached; to harvest an entire plant by removing it from the ground."The farmer picked the ripe tomatoes from the vine. "Der Bauer pflückte die reifen Tomaten von der Ranke.fruitvegetableplantagriculturefoodessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePflücken, abzupfenTo pull apart or away, especially with the fingers; to pluck."She picked flowers in the meadow."Sie pflückte Blumen auf der Wiese.actionplantfoodessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAufnehmen, sammelnTo take up; especially, to gather from here and there; to collect; to bring together."to pick rags"Lumpen aufsammelnactionprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAuswählen, pflücken, aufnehmenTo remove something from somewhere with a pointed instrument, with the fingers, or with the teeth."to pick the teeth; to pick a bone; to pick a goose; to pick a pocket"Zähne putzen; einen Knochen auslesen; eine Gans rupfen; einen Taschendieb seinactionbodyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAuswählen, aussuchenTo decide upon, from a set of options; to select."I had to pick a shirt from the laundry basket to wear to school today. "Ich musste heute ein Hemd aus dem Wäschekorb auswählen, um es in der Schule zu tragen.actionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSuchen, anzettelnTo seek (a fight or quarrel) where the opportunity arises."The two brothers often picked fights over who got to use the computer first. "Die beiden Brüder suchten oft Streit, wer zuerst den Computer benutzen durfte.attitudeactioncharacteressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDen Balltyp erkennenTo recognise the type of ball being bowled by a bowler by studying the position of the hand and arm as the ball is released."The batter picked the fastball, recognizing the bowler's hand position as the ball left his grip. "Der Schlagmann erkannte den Fastball, als er die Handhaltung des Werfers erkannte, als der Ball seine Hand verließ.sporttechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZupfen, anzupfenTo pluck the individual strings of a musical instrument or to play such an instrument."He picked a tune on his banjo."Er zupfte eine Melodie auf seinem Banjo.musicentertainmentsoundessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareKnacken, öffnenTo open (a lock) with a wire, lock pick, etc."The locksmith used a lock pick to open the safe. "Der Schlosser benutzte einen Dietrich, um den Tresor zu knacken.policeactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareLangsam essen, knabbernTo eat slowly, sparingly, or by morsels; to nibble."The little boy picked at his dinner, only eating small bites. "Der kleine Junge knabberte an seinem Abendessen und aß nur kleine Bissen.foodactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAuswählen, aussuchen, verlesenTo do anything fastidiously or carefully, or by attending to small things; to select something with care."I gingerly picked my way between the thorny shrubs."Ich wählte vorsichtig meinen Weg zwischen den dornigen Büschen aus.actionqualityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareStehlen, klauenTo steal; to pilfer."The student was accused of picking pockets in the crowded cafeteria. "Dem Studenten wurde vorgeworfen, in der überfüllten Cafeteria Taschen zu stehlen.propertyactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareWerfen, schleudernTo throw; to pitch."The pitcher picked the ball and threw it to home plate. "Der Werfer hob den Ball auf und warf ihn zur Homeplate.sportactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePicken, stechenTo peck at, as a bird with its beak; to strike at with anything pointed; to act upon with a pointed instrument; to pierce; to prick, as with a pin."The bird picked at the crumbs on the floor. "Der Vogel pickte die Krümel auf dem Boden.actionanimalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAufbrechen, öffnenTo separate or open by means of a sharp point or points."to pick matted wool, cotton, oakum, etc."Verfilzte Wolle, Baumwolle, Werg usw. aufbrechen.actionutensilessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAuswählen, aussuchenTo screen."The teacher picked the best student answers for the presentation. "Der Lehrer wählte die besten Schülerantworten für die Präsentation aus.jobworkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
