piece (Meaning)
piece (n)
a separate part of a whole
an item that is an instance of some type
a portion of a natural object
a musical work that has been created
an instance of some kind
an artistic or literary composition
a portable gun
a serving that has been cut from a larger portion
a distance
a work of art of some artistic value
a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition
a share of something
game equipment consisting of an object used in playing certain board games
piece (v)
to join or unite the pieces of
create by putting components or members together
join during spinning
eat intermittently; take small bites of
repair by adding pieces
piece (n.)
A fragment or part of anything separated from the whole, in any manner, as by cutting, splitting, breaking, or tearing; a part; a portion; as, a piece of sugar; to break in pieces.
A definite portion or quantity, as of goods or work; as, a piece of broadcloth; a piece of wall paper.
Any one thing conceived of as apart from other things of the same kind; an individual article; a distinct single effort of a series; a definite performance
A literary or artistic composition; as, a piece of poetry, music, or statuary.
A musket, gun, or cannon; as, a battery of six pieces; a following piece.
A coin; as, a sixpenny piece; -- formerly applied specifically to an English gold coin worth 22 shillings.
A fact; an item; as, a piece of news; a piece of knowledge.
An individual; -- applied to a person as being of a certain nature or quality; often, but not always, used slightingly or in contempt.
One of the superior men, distinguished from a pawn.
A castle; a fortified building.
piece (v. t.)
To make, enlarge, or repair, by the addition of a piece or pieces; to patch; as, to piece a garment; -- often with out.
To unite; to join; to combine.
piece (v. i.)
To unite by a coalescence of parts; to fit together; to join.
Synonyms & Antonyms of piece
piece Sentence Examples
- The child's art project was displayed in three separate pieces.
- The puzzle pieces fit together perfectly, forming the complete picture.
- The team celebrated its victory by taking a piece of the cake.
- The broken mirror lay scattered into countless pieces on the floor.
- The chess piece moved strategically, capturing its opponent's pawn.
- The jigsaw puzzle enthusiast spent hours piecing together the intricate design.
- The orchestra played a moving rendition of the composition in three movements.
- The sculptor carefully carved each piece of marble, giving life to his masterpiece.
- The puzzle piece was missing, leaving the game incomplete.
- The ballerina's every movement was a work of art, each piece flowing into the next.
FAQs About the word piece
a separate part of a whole, an item that is an instance of some type, a portion of a natural object, a musical work that has been created, an instance of some k
fragment, bit, scrap, fraction, shred, shard, portion, sliver,remnant, snip
aggregate, whole, compound, pool,total, aggregate, compound, pool, whole, total
The child's art project was displayed in three separate pieces.
The puzzle pieces fit together perfectly, forming the complete picture.
The team celebrated its victory by taking a piece of the cake.
The broken mirror lay scattered into countless pieces on the floor.
