WORD MEANING
Pick-up stick meaning
PICK-up stick · noun
A thin, straight stick used in a game where players try to remove sticks from a pile without moving others.
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A small stick used to pick up or handle objects.
A type of tool or device for lifting or grabbing items.
Can also refer to a casual romantic encounter or a type of vehicle designed for carrying goods.
Examples
He carefully picked up a pick-up stick from the scattered pile.
The children played a game of pick-up sticks during recess.