Difference between Clean and Pick

What is the difference between Clean and Pick?

Clean as a noun is the first part of the event clean and jerk in which the weight is brought from the ground to the shoulders. while Pick as a noun is a tool used for digging; a pickaxe.

Clean

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Not dirty. In a condition of having been cleaned. In an unmarked condition. Pure, especially morally or religiously. Drug- and alcohol-free. Smooth, exact, and performed well. Said of (criminal, driving..) records without restrictions or penalties, or someone having such a record. Cool or neat. Allowing an uninterrupted flow over surfaces, without protrusions such as racks or landing gear. Being free of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Not in possession of weapons or contraband such as drugs.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The first part of the event clean and jerk in which the weight is brought from the ground to the shoulders.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To Remove dirt from a place or object. To Tidy up, make a place neat. To remove equipment from a climbing route after it was previously lead climbed. To make things clean in general. To Brush the ice lightly in front of a moving rock to remove any debris and ensure a correct line; less vigorous than a sweep.

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: Fully and completely.

Example sentence: A transition to clean energy is about making an investment in our future.

Pick

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To grasp and pull with the fingers or fingernails.To harvest a fruit or vegetable for consumption by removing it from the plant to which it is attached; to harvest an entire plant by removing it from the ground.To decide between options.To recognise the type of ball being bowled by a bowler by studying the position of the hand and arm as the ball is released.To pluck the individual strings of a musical instrument or to play such an instrument.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A tool used for digging; a pickaxe.A tool for unlocking a lock without the original key; a lock pick, picklock.A comb with long widely spaced teeth, for use with tightly curled hair.A choice.A screenAn offensive tactic in which a player stands so as to block a defender from reaching a teammate.An interception.A good defensive play by an infielderShort for pick-offA tool used for strumming the strings of a guitar; a plectrum.

Example sentence: I'm not the greatest; I'm the double greatest. Not only do I knock 'em out, I pick the round.

We hope you now know whether to use Clean or Pick in your sentence.

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