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piece

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1. piece - Noun

2. piece - Verb

Meaning

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.

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.

To unite by a coalescence of parts; to fit together; to join.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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An evil person is like a piece of coal: if it doesn't burn, it blackens you. Anacharsis

The goal of human freedom is not in freedom itself, nor it is in man, but in God. By giving man freedom, God has yielded to man a piece of His Divine authority, but with the intention that man himself would voluntarily bring it as a sacrifice to God, a most perfect offering. Theophan the Recluse

When your mother asks, 'Do you want a piece of advice?' it is a mere formality. It doesn't matter if you answer yes or no. You're going to get it anyway. Erma Bombeck

A piece of incense may be as large as the knee, but unless burned emits no fragrance. Malawi Proverb

Give an extra piece of cake to a stepchild. Korean Proverb

If Nakedness promises you a piece of cloth, ask him his name. Sudanese Proverb

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