[ T ] to pull something, especially with a sudden movement, in order to remove it:

[ T ] to remove the feathers from a chicken or other bird so that it can be cooked and eaten

[ T usually passive ] to remove someone suddenly from a situation that is ordinary:

[ T ] to remove someone quickly from a dangerous or difficult situation:

[ T ] Indian English to collect flowers by breaking or cutting their stems; pick

[ I or T ] US also pick to pull and then release the strings of a musical instrument with your finger to play notes:

courage and a strong wish to succeed: