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   pick·le

   /ˈpik(ə)l/

   noun

   • 1. a small cucumber preserved in vinegar, brine, or a similar solution. North American
   • ▪ fruit or vegetables preserved in vinegar or brine and used as a relish. Similar relishchutneychow chowpiccalillisauerkrautachartsukemono
   • ▪ the liquid used to preserve food or other perishable items. Similar marinadebrinevinegar
   • ▪ an acid solution for cleaning metal objects.
   • 2. a difficult or messy situation: informal "I am in a pickle" Similar plightpredicamentmessdifficultytroublecrisisdire/desperate straitsticklish/tricky situationproblemquandarydilemmainformal:tight cornertight spotjamfixstewscrapebindholehot waterpretty/fine kettle of fishspot of bother

   verb

   • 1. preserve (food or other perishable items) in vinegar, brine, or a similar solution: "chunks of green tomatoes pickled in brine"
   • ▪ immerse (a metal object) in an acid or other chemical solution for cleaning.

   Word Origin late Middle English (denoting a spicy sauce served with meat): from Middle Dutch, Middle Low German pekel, of unknown ultimate origin.

   Scrabble Points: 14

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