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pickup

/ˈpɪkˌʌp/ /ˈpɪkʌp/

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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

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A pickup truck.

Examples :

"My dad drove his old pickup truck to the hardware store. "

vehicle machine

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(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."

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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. "

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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. "

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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. "

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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. "

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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"

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The act of answering a telephone.

Examples :

"My mom's pickup of the phone was quick; she answered immediately. "

communication technology device electronics

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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. "

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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. "