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    pickle
    /ˈpɪkl/

    noun

    verb

    • 1. preserve (food or other perishable items) in vinegar or brine: "fish pickled in brine"
    • 2. immerse (a metal object) in an acid or other chemical solution for cleaning: "the steel sheet is first pickled in acid to remove all oxides"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPICKLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of pickle as a noun and a verb, with examples of usage and pronunciation. Find out how to say pickle in different languages and what it means in baseball and computing.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › picklePickle Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the different meanings and uses of the word pickle, from a brine or vinegar solution for preserving foods to a difficult situation or a small quantity. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases of pickle.

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  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › picklePICKLE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    a liquid or marinade, such as spiced vinegar, for preserving vegetables, meat, fish, etc. a cucumber that has been preserved and flavoured in a pickling solution, such as brine or vinegar. informal. an awkward or difficult situation. to be in a pickle.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPICKLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    a vegetable or fruit in vinegar or in salty water, especially a cucumber: Have some pickles with your sandwich. a sweet / sour pickle. BRETT STEVENS/Cultura/GettyImages. [ U ] UK. a sauce made from vegetables in vinegar with spices added: cheese and pickle sandwiches. Fewer examples. Usually I crave something sour like a pickle instead of cookies.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPICKLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of pickle as a noun and a verb, with synonyms and examples. Find out how to use pickle in different contexts, such as food, metal, or situation.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishpickle noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Definition of pickle noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  9. www.thefreedictionary.com › picklePickle - definition of pickle by The Free Dictionary

    A pickle is a food preserved in brine or vinegar, or a liquid for preserving food. It can also mean a troublesome situation or a baseball play. Learn more about the word's origin, synonyms, and usage.