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.