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PICKS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 21 meanings of the word Picks.

Picks - as a noun

The person or thing chosen or selected

Example: "He was my pick for mayor"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
choice13selection11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
deciding13decision making
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The quantity of a crop that is harvested

Example: "He sent the first picking of berries to the market"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
picking16

The best people or things in a group

Example: "The cream of england's young men were killed in the great war"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cream9

The yarn woven across the warp yarn in weaving

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
filling11weft10woof10

A small thin device (of metal or plastic or ivory) used to pluck a stringed instrument

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plectron12plectrum14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
device12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A thin sharp implement used for removing unwanted material

Example: "He used a pick to clean the dirt out of the cracks"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hand tool
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A heavy iron tool with a wooden handle and a curved head that is pointed on both ends

Example: "They used picks and sledges to break the rocks"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pickax21pickaxe22
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
edge tool
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A basketball maneuver; obstructing an opponent with one's body

Example: "He was called for setting an illegal pick"

The act of choosing or selecting

Example: "Your choice of colors was unfortunate"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
choice13option8selection11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
action8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Picks - as a verb

Select carefully from a group

Example: "She finally picked her successor"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
choose11pick outselect8take8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Look for and gather

Example: "Pick mushrooms"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cull6pluck13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
collect11garner7gather10pull together
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Harass with constant criticism

Example: "Don't always pick on your little brother"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blame9find fault

Provoke

Example: "Pick a fight or a quarrel"

Remove in small bits

Example: "Pick meat from a bone"

Remove unwanted substances from, such as feathers or pits

Example: "Clean the turkey"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clean7

Pilfer or rob

Example: "Pick pockets"

Pay for something

Example: "Pick up the tab"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
foot7

Pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion

Example: "He plucked the strings of his mandolin"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pluck13plunk11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
draw8pull6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Attack with or as if with a pickaxe of ice or rocky ground, for example

Example: "Pick open the ice"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break up

Hit lightly with a picking motion

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beak10peck12

Eat intermittently; take small bites of

Example: "He pieced at the sandwich all morning"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nibble10piece9

Example Sentences

"She carefully examined the display of guitar picks at the music store."
"Can you hand me one of the picks from that jar?"
"His guitar picks were scattered all over the table."
"I need to make a few quick picks from the grocery store."
"The football coach had to make some tough picks for the starting lineup."
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Word Game Points

Is PICKS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, picks is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PICKS has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is PICKS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, picks is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PICKS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is PICKS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, picks is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PICKS has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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