Synonyms for pickup
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Noun
1. Cartridge
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Definitions
- n. 1
An electronic device for detecting sound, vibration, etc., such as one fitted to an electric guitar or record player. In a record player, an electromagnetic component that converts the needle vibrations into an electrical signal.
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Forms
- Plural
- pickups → cartridges, get-aways, pick-me-ups…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| pickup | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- cartridge2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (cartridge2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- ramasseur