pick

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Meaning · English

An anchor.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

It's better to amble around, drop the "pick" for a lunchtime swim or beachcomb, then find a nice anchorage for the night.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “pick” mean?

An anchor.

Is “pick” formal or informal?

pick is generally slang.