A cucumber or other vegetable preserved in vinegar, brine, or a similar solution. I love adding a pickle to my sandwich for an extra tangy flavor.
A difficult or messy situation. I'm in a bit of a pickle because I forgot my keys at home.
A solution of brine, vinegar, or other liquid used for preserving or flavoring food, or for cleaning metal in industrial contexts. The cucumbers are soaking in a spicy pickle before canning.
(Baseball) A defensive rundown in which a baserunner is trapped between two bases and attempts to evade being tagged out. The runner was caught in a pickle between third and home.