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pickups

/ˈpɪkˌʌps/ /ˈpɪkˌʌps/

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noun

Tonabnehmer

An electronic device for detecting sound, vibration, etc., such as one fitted to an electric guitar or record player.

Examples :

"The electric guitar needed new pickups so it could amplify the sound properly. "

Die E-Gitarre brauchte neue Tonabnehmer, damit der Klang richtig verstärkt werden konnte.

electronics music sound device technology

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Pick-up, Pritschenwagen

A pickup truck.

Examples :

"My neighbor owns two pickups: a red one for hauling wood and a blue one for his landscaping business. "

Mein Nachbar besitzt zwei Pick-ups: einen roten zum Holztransport und einen blauen für sein Landschaftsbauunternehmen.

vehicle machine

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noun

Gelegenheits-, spontan-

(usually attributive) Impromptu or ad hoc, especially of sports games and teams made up of randomly selected players.

Examples :

"At lunch we had a game of pickup hockey."

Zum Mittagessen spielten wir ein spontanes Hockey-Spiel.

sport group game

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Anmache, Aufreißversuch

Examples :

""She was getting tired of the constant pickups at the bar and just wanted to have a relaxing evening with her friends." "

Sie war die ständigen Anmachen in der Bar leid und wollte einfach einen entspannten Abend mit ihren Freunden verbringen.

human action sex communication society entertainment culture attitude

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Aufreißer, Eroberung

A person successfully approached in this manner for romance or sex.

Examples :

"He bragged to his friends about his recent pickups at the bar. "

Er prahlte gegenüber seinen Freunden mit seinen jüngsten Eroberungen in der Bar.

sex person human

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Aufnehmen, Ballaufnahme

In various games, the fielding or hitting of a ball just after it strikes the ground.

Examples :

"The shortstop's quick pickups allowed the team to make the play and get the out. "

Die schnellen Ballaufnahmen des Shortstops ermöglichten es dem Team, das Spiel zu machen und den Aus zu erzielen.

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Sammelobjekt, Power-up

An item that can be picked up by the player, conferring some benefit or effect; a power-up.

Examples :

"In the video game, collecting the heart pickups restores your health. "

Im Videospiel stellt das Sammeln der Herz-Power-ups deine Gesundheit wieder her.

game computing item technology entertainment

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noun

Gewinn, Eroberung

The act of a challenging party or candidate winning an electoral district held by an incumbent party or candidate. See also gain

Examples :

"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 einen Gewinn erzielt und den Amtsinhaber der Orange-Partei, Joe Smith, besiegt hat.

politics government achievement

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noun

Annehmen des Telefons

The act of answering a telephone.

Examples :

"His quick pickups meant he was always available to answer important calls. "

Seine schnellen Anrufe bedeuteten, dass er immer erreichbar war, um wichtige Anrufe entgegenzunehmen.

communication technology device

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Nachdrehs

A relatively minor shot filmed or recorded after the fact to augment previous footage.

Examples :

"The director decided they needed some pickups of the actor's hands to better show him working with the clay. "

Der Regisseur entschied, dass sie einige Nachdrehs der Hände des Schauspielers brauchten, um ihn besser beim Arbeiten mit dem Ton zu zeigen.

media entertainment technical

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Abholung, Aufnahme

The act of collecting and taking away something or someone, usually in a vehicle.

Examples :

"My dad does the school pickups every afternoon. "

Mein Vater holt jeden Nachmittag die Kinder von der Schule ab.