pickup vs mechanical device

mechanical device vs pickup

pickup and mechanical device both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
pickup	Yes	No	No	No
mechanical device	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, mechanical device is a hypernym of pickup; that is, mechanical device is a word with a broader meaning than pickup:

pickup: mechanical device consisting of a light balanced arm that carries the cartridge
mechanical device: mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles

pickup (noun)	mechanical device (noun)
the act or process of picking up or collecting from various places	mechanism consisting of a device that works on mechanical principles
the act of taking aboard passengers or freight
a light truck with an open body and low sides and a tailboard
an electro-acoustic transducer that is the part of the arm of a record player that holds the needle and that is removable
mechanical device consisting of a light balanced arm that carries the cartridge
anything with restorative powers
the attribute of being capable of rapid acceleration
a warrant to take someone into custody
a casual acquaintance; often made in hope of sexual relationships

Difference between pickup and mechanical device

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