pickups
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Definitions ofpickups
- An electronic device for detecting sound, vibration, etc., such as one fitted to an electric guitar or record player.
- A pickup truck.
- (usually attributive) Impromptu or ad hoc, especially of sports games and teams made up of randomly selected players.
Example: "At lunch we had a game of pickup hockey."
- 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.
Example: "Hey, thanks for the drink, but if this is a pickup, I'm not interested."
- A person successfully approached in this manner for romance or sex.
- In various games, the fielding or hitting of a ball just after it strikes the ground.
- An item that can be picked up by the player, conferring some benefit or effect; a power-up.
- The act of a challenging party or candidate winning an electoral district held by an incumbent party or candidate. See also gain
Example: "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"
- The act of answering a telephone.
- 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.
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