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What is a pickup?

What is a pickup? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. An electronic device for detecting sound, vibration, etc., such as one fitted to an electric guitar or record player.
    1. In a record player, an electromagnetic component that converts the needle vibrations into an electrical signal.
  2. (US, Canada) A pickup truck.
  3. (usually attributive) Impromptu or ad hoc, especially of sports games.
  4. (sports) In various games, the fielding or hitting of a ball just after it strikes the ground.
  5. (video game) An item that can be picked up by the player, conferring some benefit or effect; a power-up.
  6. (US, Canada) The act of a challenging party or candidate winning an electoral district held by an incumbent party or candidate. See also gain
  7. The act of answering a telephone.
  8. (film) A relatively minor shot filmed or recorded after the fact to augment previous footage.
  9. The act of collecting and taking away something or someone, usually in a vehicle. The time the act occurs.
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