PICKLE
- to preserve or flavor in a solution of brine or vinegar [v PICKLED, PICKLES, PICKLING]
- A small cucumber preserved in vinegar, brine, or a similar solution
- Any food preserved in this way and used as a relish
- The liquid used to preserve food or other perishable items
- An acid solution for cleaning metal objects
- A difficult or messy situation
- to preserve (to keep safe from harm) [v PICKLED, PICKLING, PICKLES]