piece
/piːs/ noun A1- A part of a larger whole, usually in such a form that it is able to be separated from other parts. · Near-synonyms: aspect, portion· I’d like another piece of pie.
- A single item belonging to a class of similar items. · a piece of machinery· a piece of software
- One of the figures used in playing chess, specifically a higher-value figure as distinguished from a pawn; (by extension) those with which draughts, backgammon, and other similar board games are played.
- A coin, especially one valued at less than the principal unit of currency. · a sixpenny piece
- An artistic creation, such as a painting, sculpture, musical composition, literary work, etc. · period piece· She played two beautiful pieces on the piano.
- An article published in the press. · Today's paper has an interesting piece on medical research.
- An artillery gun.
- A gun. · He's packin' a piece!
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“Then send for them all to come here as soon as possible, and let each one bring a long piece of string.”
He fastened it together with wooden pegs and made the four wheels out of short pieces of a big tree trunk.
They came from all directions, and there were thousands of them: big mice and little mice and middle-sized mice; and each one brought a piece of string in his mouth.
When they had done so, he placed the faggot into the hands of each of them in succession, and ordered them to break it in pieces.
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