piece

/piːs/

noun

  1. 1

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

    “I’d like another piece of pie.”
  2. 2

    A single item belonging to a class of similar items

    “a piece of machinery”
  3. 3

    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. 4

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

    “a sixpenny piece”
  5. 5

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

    “She played two beautiful pieces on the piano.”
  6. 6

    An article published in the press.

    “Today's paper has an interesting piece on medical research.”
  7. 7

    An artillery gun.

  8. 8

    A gun.

    “He's packin' a piece!”
  9. 9

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

    “The announcer is wearing a new piece.”
  10. 10

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

  11. 11

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

    “I got a piece at lunchtime.”
  12. 12

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

    “Ugh, my new computer is such a piece. I'm taking it back to the store tomorrow.”
  13. 13

    A cannabis pipe.

  14. 14

    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.

    “he got a piece of that one;  she got a piece of the ball [...] and it's going foul.”
  15. 15

    (sometimes derogatory) An individual; a person.

  16. 16

    A castle; a fortified building.

  17. 17

    A pacifier; a dummy.

  18. 18

    A distance.

    “a fair piece off”
  19. 19

    A structured practice row, often used for performance evaluation.

    “At practice we rowed four 5,000 meter pieces.”
  20. 20

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

verb

  1. 1

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

    “These clues allowed us to piece together the solution to the mystery.”
  2. 2

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

    “to piece a garment”
  3. 3

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

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