pick-up

Definitions of pick-up
  1. noun
    an antique record player; the sound of the vibrating needle is amplified acoustically
    synonyms: draaitafel, grammofoon, pathefoon, platenspeler
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    type of:
    draaitafel, fonograaf, grammofoon, pathefoon, platenspeler
    machine in which rotating records cause a stylus to vibrate and the vibrations are amplified acoustically or electronically
  2. noun
    machine in which rotating records cause a stylus to vibrate and the vibrations are amplified acoustically or electronically
    synonyms: draaitafel, fonograaf, grammofoon, pathefoon, platenspeler
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    types:
    draaitafel, grammofoon, pathefoon, platenspeler
    an antique record player; the sound of the vibrating needle is amplified acoustically
    filmhuis, juke-box, jukebox
    a cabinet containing an automatic record player; records are played by inserting a coin
    type of:
    automaat, machine
    any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
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