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Rarepick off
The correct spelling is pick off.
How to pronounce pick off
noun
Say it like: Pik- of-f
The correct spelling is pick off. An instance of throwing out a batter leading off base. For example: "The final out of the game was determined by a pick off."
Usage Examples
“The final out of the game was determined by a pick off.”
“Before you recycle the bottle you need to pick off the label.”
“The sniper picked off the incoming police one at a time.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.An instance of throwing out a batter leading off base.
verb
- 1.(literally) To remove by picking.
- 2.To shoot one by one.
- 3.To dispose of tasks, obstacles, opponents etc. one by one.
- 4.To throw out a runner by tagging them whilst they are not in contact with any of the three bases or home plate.
- 5.To intercept, such as a ball in flight.
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