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. • Electromagnetic coil receiver of metal string oscillations. • The reception of sound, etc. by such a device. • Ellipsis of pickup truck. • Impromptu or ad hoc, especially of sports games and teams made up of randomly selected players. • An instance of approaching someone and engaging in romantic flirtation and courting with the intent to pursue romance, a date, or a sexual encounter. • A person successfully approached in this manner for romance or sex. • In various games, the fielding or hitting of a ball just after it strikes the ground. • An item that can be picked up by the player, conferring some benefit or effect; a power-up. • The act of a challenging party or candidate winning an electoral district held by an incumbent party or candidate. • The act of answering a telephone. • A relatively minor shot filmed or recorded after the fact to augment previous footage. • The act of collecting and taking away something or someone, usually in a vehicle. • A time during which passengers, such as school children, are picked up. • The rate at which a motor vehicle picks up speed. • The condition of being picked up, or taken up; adoption by some entity.