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Scattered remnants, especially of something that has been destroyed
“During the storm, one building was lifted bodily into the air and blown to pieces.”
The treatment of an issue, especially by the media
The remains of something that has been badly damaged or destroyed
Small leftover fragments or crumbs remaining after a meal, often inadequate for a full portion
Refuse or waste material
Elements or circumstances contributing to a result
“We are missing an important piece required for completing the assembly of our machinery.”
Generic appellation for objects
A piece cut off from something
Staged forms of entertainment
That which has been diced or cut into cubes
“My mother would then cut me a small piece of the apple pie.”
Plural for a written, musical or artistic creation
“The piece conveys the sense of an urgent, fully focused formal sensibility at work.”
Plural for a written work of journalism
“He was determined to write a piece in the local journal on the joys of working in Denver.”
Plural for an instance or example of something
“We question the value of this piece of advice in the otherwise useful protocol.”
Plural for an area of land
“This piece of land is up for sale.”
Plural for a figure or token used to make moves in a board game
“Adam moved his chess piece and leaned back, satisfied with the way the game was progressing.”
Plural for a weapon that uses explosive powder to propel a projectile often made of lead
“It looks like he may be carrying a piece under his duffel coat.”
(piece together) To put together using parts or materials
“You can piece together a quilt from these colorful patches of cloth.”
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