noun🔗ShareTonabnehmerAn electronic device for detecting sound, vibration, etc., such as one fitted to an electric guitar or record player."The guitarist replaced the old pickup on his electric guitar, hoping for a clearer sound. "Der Gitarrist ersetzte den alten Tonabnehmer seiner E-Gitarre und hoffte auf einen klareren Klang.electronicsmusicsounddevicetechnologyelectricmachinetechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePick-up, PritschenwagenA pickup truck."My dad drove his old pickup truck to the hardware store. "Mein Vater fuhr mit seinem alten Pick-up zum Baumarkt.vehiclemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGelegenheits-(usually attributive) Impromptu or ad hoc, especially of sports games and teams made up of randomly selected players."At lunch we had a game of pickup hockey."Zum Mittagessen haben wir ein Gelegenheits-Hockeyspiel gespielt.sportgroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAnmache, AufreißversuchAn instance of approaching someone and engaging in romantic flirtation and courting with the intent to pursue romance, a date, or a sexual encounter. See also pick-up line, pick-up joint, pickup artist."He had a confident pickup with a girl he saw at the library, hoping to get her phone number. "Er hatte eine selbstbewusste Anmache bei einem Mädchen, das er in der Bibliothek sah, in der Hoffnung, ihre Telefonnummer zu bekommen.communicationentertainmenthumansexsocietystyleattitudeactionlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAufreißer, EroberungA person successfully approached in this manner for romance or sex."The new student's friendly pickup lines at the school dance were very effective. "Die freundlichen Anmachsprüche des neuen Schülers beim Schulball waren sehr erfolgreich.sexpersonhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAufnehmen, BallaufnahmeIn various games, the fielding or hitting of a ball just after it strikes the ground."The batter's quick pickup of the ball allowed him to throw out the runner at first base. "Die schnelle Ballaufnahme des Schlägers ermöglichte es ihm, den Läufer an der ersten Base auszuwerfen.sportgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGegenstand, der vom Spieler aufgenommen werden kann, um einen Vorteil oder Effekt zu erzielen; ein Power-UpAn item that can be picked up by the player, conferring some benefit or effect; a power-up."The game character found a pickup that increased its health points. "Die Spielfigur fand einen Gegenstand, der ihre Gesundheitspunkte erhöhte.itemgametechnologycomputingelectronicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareÜbernahme, EroberungThe act of a challenging party or candidate winning an electoral district held by an incumbent party or candidate. See also gain"The returns from the election show Apple Party candidate Jane Doe has made a pickup in the district of City West defeating Orange Party Incumbent Joe Smith"Die Wahlergebnisse zeigen, dass die Kandidatin der Apple-Partei, Jane Doe, im Bezirk City West eine Übernahme erzielt und den Amtsinhaber der Orange-Partei, Joe Smith, besiegt hat.politicsgovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAbnehmen, den Hörer abnehmenThe act of answering a telephone."My mom's pickup of the phone was quick; she answered immediately. "Meine Mutter nahm schnell ab; sie antwortete sofort.communicationtechnologydeviceelectronicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareNachdreh, ErgänzungA relatively minor shot filmed or recorded after the fact to augment previous footage."The director needed a pickup shot of the teacher smiling at the class to show the positive atmosphere. "Der Regisseur brauchte eine Nachdreh-Einstellung der Lehrerin, die die Klasse anlächelte, um die positive Atmosphäre zu zeigen.mediaentertainmenttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAbholung, AufnahmeThe act of collecting and taking away something or someone, usually in a vehicle."The school bus's pickup is at 8:00 a.m. "Die Abholung des Schulbusses ist um 8:00 Uhr.vehicleactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading