pick
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/pɪk/
select or remove
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pick' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'pician,' where 'pic-' meant 'to prick or pierce.'
Historical Evolution
'pician' transformed into the Middle English word 'piken,' and eventually became the modern English word 'pick.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to pierce or prick,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to choose or select.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a tool used for breaking up hard surfaces.
The miner used a pick to break the rocks.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to choose or select from a group.
She picked a book from the shelf.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35