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pickup

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1. pickup - Noun

2. pickup - Verb

3. Pickup - Proper noun

Meaning

an electro-acoustic transducer that is the part of the arm of a record player that holds the needle and that is removable

the attribute of being capable of rapid acceleration

anything with restorative powers

the act of taking aboard passengers or freight

the act or process of picking up or collecting from various places

a light truck with an open body and low sides and a tailboard

mechanical device consisting of a light balanced arm that carries the cartridge

a warrant to take someone into custody

a casual acquaintance; often made in hope of sexual relationships

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Unfortunately my career began in Hollywood, doing a negative pickup for Universal pictures. Alex Cox

There was an electric anger in his gaze, and a sort of challenge that made Simon long to hit him with something heavy. Like a pickup truck. Cassandra Clare

Ain't going down 'til the sun comes up; Ain't givin' in 'til they get enough. Going 'round the world in a pickup truck, Ain't goin' down 'til the sun comes up. Garth Brooks

I find it amoral if you're making a movie where the problem is solved with a guy standing in the back of pickup truck firing a machine at the bad guys. The morality of it is questionable because the repercussions of violence are incredibly far-reaching. David Fincher

You may be a redneck if... you have spent more on your pickup truck than on your education. Jeff Foxworthy

Women are like cars: we all want a Ferrari, sometimes want a pickup truck, and end up with a station wagon. Tim Allen

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