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)
choiceselectionHypernyms (Closely Related)
decidingdecision makingHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The quantity of a crop that is harvested
Example: "He sent the first picking of berries to the market"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pickingThe best people or things in a group
Example: "The cream of england's young men were killed in the great war"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
creamA small thin device (of metal or plastic or ivory) used to pluck a stringed instrument
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plectronplectrumHypernyms (Closely Related)
deviceHyponyms (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 toolHyponyms (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)
pickaxpickaxeHypernyms (Closely Related)
edge toolHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A basketball maneuver; obstructing an opponent with one's body
Example: "He was called for setting an illegal pick"
Picks - as a verb
Select carefully from a group
Example: "She finally picked her successor"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
choosepick outselecttakeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Look for and gather
Example: "Pick mushrooms"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cullpluckHypernyms (Closely Related)
collectgarnergatherpull togetherHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Harass with constant criticism
Example: "Don't always pick on your little brother"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blamefind faultProvoke
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)
cleanPilfer or rob
Example: "Pick pockets"
Pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion
Example: "He plucked the strings of his mandolin"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pluckplunkHypernyms (Closely Related)
drawpullHyponyms (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 upExample 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."
Word Game Points
Is PICKS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, picks is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordPICKS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.
Is PICKS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, picks is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPICKS has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.