noun Download 🔗Share An electronic device for detecting sound, vibration, etc., such as one fitted to an electric guitar or record player. Examples : "The guitarist replaced the old pickup on his electric guitar, hoping for a clearer sound. " electronics music sound device technology electric machine technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A pickup truck. Examples : "My dad drove his old pickup truck to the hardware store. " vehicle machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (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." sport group Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An 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. Examples : "He had a confident pickup with a girl he saw at the library, hoping to get her phone number. " communication entertainment human sex society style attitude action language Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A person successfully approached in this manner for romance or sex. Examples : "The new student's friendly pickup lines at the school dance were very effective. " sex person human Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share In various games, the fielding or hitting of a ball just after it strikes the ground. Examples : "The batter's quick pickup of the ball allowed him to throw out the runner at first base. " sport game Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An item that can be picked up by the player, conferring some benefit or effect; a power-up. Examples : "The game character found a pickup that increased its health points. " item game technology computing electronics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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" politics government Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The act of answering a telephone. Examples : "My mom's pickup of the phone was quick; she answered immediately. " communication technology device electronics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A relatively minor shot filmed or recorded after the fact to augment previous footage. Examples : "The director needed a pickup shot of the teacher smiling at the class to show the positive atmosphere. " media entertainment technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The act of collecting and taking away something or someone, usually in a vehicle. Examples : "The school bus's pickup is at 8:00 a.m. " vehicle action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading