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PICKUP
pickup
(noun) the act of taking aboard passengers or freight
pickup
(noun) the act or process of picking up or collecting from various places; “garbage pickup is on Mondays and Thursdays”
cartridge, pickup
(noun) an electro-acoustic transducer that is the part of the arm of a record player that holds the needle and that is removable
pickup, pickup truck
(noun) a light truck with an open body and low sides and a tailboard
pickup, pick-me-up
(noun) anything with restorative powers; “she needed the pickup that coffee always gave her”
pickup, getaway
(noun) the attribute of being capable of rapid acceleration; “his car has a lot of pickup”
pickup
(noun) a warrant to take someone into custody; “put out a pickup on that man”
pickup
(noun) a casual acquaintance; often made in hope of sexual relationships
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Proper noun
Pickup
A surname.
Etymology
Noun
pickup (plural pickups)
An electronic device for detecting sound, vibration, etc, such as one fitted to an electric guitar or record player.
In a record player, an electromagnetic component that converts the needle vibrations into an electrical signal.
electromagnetic coil receiver of metal string oscillations
(US, Canada) A pickup truck.
(usually, attributive) Impromptu or ad hoc, especially of sports games and teams made up of randomly selected players.
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.
A person successfully approached in this manner for romance or sex.
(sports) In various games, the fielding or hitting of a ball just after it strikes the ground.
(video games) An item that can be picked up by the player, conferring some benefit or effect; a power-up.
(US, Canada) The act of a challenging party or candidate winning an electoral district held by an incumbent party or candidate. See also gain
The act of answering a telephone.
(film) A relatively minor shot filmed or recorded after the fact to augment previous footage.
The act of collecting and taking away something or someone, usually in a vehicle.
Source: Wiktionary
Pick"-up, or Pick"up`, n. [Colloq., Cant. or Slang]
1. Act of picking up, as, in various games, the fielding or hitting of a ball just after it strikes the ground.
2. That which picks up; specif.: (Elec.)
Definition: = Brush b.
3. One that is picked up, as a meal hastily got up for the occasion, a chance acquaintance, an informal game, etc.
Pick"-up, or Pick"up`, n. [Colloq., Cant. or Slang]
1. Act of picking up, as, in various games, the fielding or hitting of a ball just after it strikes the ground.
2. That which picks up; specif.: (Elec.)
Definition: = Brush b.
3. One that is picked up, as a meal hastily got up for the occasion, a chance acquaintance, an informal game, etc.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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