Meaning of the word pickle in English
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pickle
US /ˈpɪk.əl/
UK /ˈpɪk.əl/
Noun
1.
a cucumber that has been preserved in vinegar or brine
Example:
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I love eating a crunchy pickle with my sandwich.
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She made homemade pickles using her grandmother's recipe.
2.
a difficult or messy situation
Example:
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He found himself in a real pickle after losing his wallet and phone.
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The company is in a financial pickle due to poor management.
Verb
1.
to preserve (food) in vinegar or brine
Example:
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My grandmother used to pickle all the cucumbers from her garden.
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You can pickle various vegetables like carrots and onions.
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