piece

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Pronunciation
/piːs/
Noun
20 definition(s)
1 Definition

A part of a larger whole, usually in such a form that it is able to be separated from other parts.

Example Sentences
  • I’d like another piece of pie.
2 Definition

A single item belonging to a class of similar items

Example Sentences
  • a piece of machinery
3 Definition

One of the figures used in playing chess, specifically a higher-value figure as distinguished from a pawn; by extension, a similar counter etc. in other games.

4 Definition

A coin, especially one valued at less than the principal unit of currency.

Example Sentences
  • a sixpenny piece
5 Definition

An artistic creation, such as a painting, sculpture, musical composition, literary work, etc.

Example Sentences
  • She played two beautiful pieces on the piano.
6 Definition

An article published in the press.

Example Sentences
  • Today's paper has an interesting piece on medical research.
7 Definition

An artillery gun.

8 Definition

A gun.

Example Sentences
  • He's packin' a piece!
9 Definition

(short for hairpiece) A toupee or wig, especially when worn by a man.

Example Sentences
  • The announcer is wearing a new piece.
10 Definition

A slice or other quantity of bread, eaten on its own; a sandwich or light snack.

11 Definition

A sexual encounter; from piece of ass or piece of tail

Example Sentences
  • I got a piece at lunchtime.
12 Definition

(mildly, short for piece of crap/piece of shit) A shoddy or worthless object (usually applied to consumer products like vehicles or appliances).

Example Sentences
  • Ugh, my new computer is such a piece. I'm taking it back to the store tomorrow.
13 Definition

A cannabis pipe.

14 Definition

Used to describe a pitch that has been hit but not well, usually either being caught by the opposing team or going foul. Usually used in the past tense with got.

Example Sentences
  • he got a piece of that one;  she got a piece of the ball [...] and it's going foul.
15 Definition

(sometimes derogatory) An individual; a person.

16 Definition

A castle; a fortified building.

17 Definition

A pacifier; a dummy.

18 Definition

A distance.

Example Sentences
  • a fair piece off
19 Definition

A structured practice row, often used for performance evaluation.

Example Sentences
  • At practice we rowed four 5,000 meter pieces.
20 Definition

An amount of work to be done at one time; a unit of piece work.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

(usually with together) To assemble (something real or figurative).

Example Sentences
  • These clues allowed us to piece together the solution to the mystery.
2 Definition

To make, enlarge, or repair, by the addition of a piece or pieces; to patch; often with out.

Example Sentences
  • to piece a garment
3 Definition

To produce a work of graffiti more complex than a tag.