Difference between Piece and Pick

What is the difference between Piece and Pick?

Piece as a noun is a part of a larger whole, usually in such a form that it is able to be separated from other parts. while Pick as a noun is a tool used for digging; a pickaxe.

Piece

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A part of a larger whole, usually in such a form that it is able to be separated from other parts. A single item belonging to a class of similar items: as, for example, a piece of machinery, a piece of software. One of the small objects played in board games, eg a pawn or a draught. A coin, especially one valued at less than the principal unit of currency. An artistic creation, such as a painting, sculpture, musical composition, literary work, etc. (plural) sandwiches, packed lunch. A sexual encounter. A gun. An artillery gun. A cannabis pipe. (short for "piece of crap") a shoddy or worthless object, usually applied to consumer products like vehicles or appliances. (short for hairpiece) a toupee or wig

Part of speech: verb

Definition: (usually with "together"): To reassemble something (real or metaphorically.)

Example sentence: For me, the cinema is not a slice of life, but a piece of cake.

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: The way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until it stops rolling and then pick it up.

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

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