pick

/ˈpik/

Middle English piken, partly from Old English *pīcian (akin to Middle Dutch picken to prick); partly from Middle French piquer to prick

verb

  1. to pierce, penetrate, or break up with a pointed instrument

  2. to remove bit by bit

  3. to remove covering or adhering matter from

picked the hard clay

noun

  1. a blow or stroke with a pointed instrument

  2. the act or privilege of choosing or selecting : choice

  3. the best or choicest one

noun

  1. a heavy, usually long-handled iron or steel tool pointed at one or both ends

  2. toothpick

  3. picklock