He used a pick-axe to break up the rocks.

He used the ice picks to chip away at the frozen block.

I picked up the book from the library.

She picks up the phone.

He was caught nose-picking in public.

He always has a box of nose-picks on his desk.

He nose-picks in public.

He nose-picked in public.

I cherry picked the best strawberries from the garden.

He cherry picks the best players for his team.