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pickoff Synonyms

Another word for pickoff

Choosing another word for pickoff depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

In American football, an interception of a forward pass by a defensive player.

Usage Example

"The cornerback read the quarterback's eyes and made a crucial fourth-quarter interception to seal the victory."

Strongest
interception
pick

• noun (Context 2)

A mechanical, optical, or electronic transducer or sensor that detects the position or motion of a component and converts it into an electrical signal for measurement or control.

Usage Example

"An inductive pickup mounted on the gyroscope housing continuously monitors the rotor's angular displacement."

Strong
pickup
sensor
transducer

• Nearby Words

pickled
pickler
pickling
pickoff
pickpocket
pickpocketing
pickup

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Pickoff. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/pickoff
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