pickup

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Synonyms: kickup, pick up, pick-up, wickup, hickup

Antonyms: kickup, pick up, pick-up, wickup, hickup

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Noun

An electronic device for detecting sound, vibration, etc., such as one fitted to an electric guitar or record player.
{{lb|en|US|Canada}} {{ellipsis of|en|pickup truck}}.
{{lb|en|usually|attributive}} {{U|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.
A person successfully approached in this manner for romance or sex.
{{lb|en|sports}} In various games, the [[field]]ing or [[hit]]ting of a [[ball]] just after it strikes the [[ground]].
{{lb|en|video games}} An item that can be picked up by the player, conferring some benefit or effect; a [[power-up]].
{{lb|en|US|Canada|politics}} The act of a challenging party or candidate winning an electoral district held by an incumbent party or candidate.
The act of [[answer]]ing a [[telephone]].
{{lb|en|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.
{{lb|en|uncountable}} A [[time]] during which [[passenger]]s, such as school children, are [[pick up|picked up]].

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