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For its companion, take your pick! (6)

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I believe the answer is:

shovel

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'pick' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
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(Other definitions for shovel that I've seen before include "Tool for moving, earth say" , "Tool for scooping" , "Digging implement" , "Tool for moving, eg, coal" , "''Don't forget your..., if you want to go to work'' (Christy Moore)" .)

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