The act of one who picks up the mantle.

present participle of pick one's nose

present participle of pick one's battles

present participle of pick up steam

(idiomatic) To pick out the best or most desirable items from a list or group, especially to obtain some advantage or to present something in the best possible light.

(idiomatic) To choose a preference (as in predicting which boxer will win a match).

(transitive) To lift; to grasp and raise. / (transitive) To collect an object, especially in passing. / (transitive) To acquire (something) accidentally; to catch (a disease).

Rare form of pickup.

(basketball) An offensive play in which a player stops to block a defender for a teammate handling the ball and then slips behind the defender to accept a pass.

Alternative spelling of icepick