A: pickle: n. 1. [A preservative solution] ---- Syn. solution, alcohol, formaldehyde solution; see brine, vinegar. 2. [A relish] Varieties of pickles include the following–cucumber, gherkin, beet, green tomato, dill, bread-and-butter, sweet, mustard, garlic, half-sour, kosher, pickled peppers, pickled beans, pickled apricots, pickled cherries, pickled peaches, pickled pears, pickled quince, pickled pineapple, pickled watermelon rind, ginger tomatoes, piccalilli, chowchow, chutney, corn relish, cranberry-orange relish, spiced currants, spiced gooseberries, beet relish, mango relish, chili sauce, catsup; see also flavoring, herb, relish 3. [A troublesome situation] ---- Syn. disorder, dilemma, evil plight; see difficulty
B: pickle: v. ---- Syn. keep, cure, can; see preserve.
Well, that’s a fine pickle you’ve gotten us in.