piece

1. 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. Source: opted

2. n. A definite portion or quantity, as of goods or work; as, a piece of broadcloth; a piece of wall paper. Source: opted

3. n. 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 Source: opted

4. n. A literary or artistic composition; as, a piece of poetry, music, or statuary. Source: opted

5. n. A musket, gun, or cannon; as, a battery of six pieces; a following piece. Source: opted

6. n. A coin; as, a sixpenny piece; -- formerly applied specifically to an English gold coin worth 22 shillings. Source: opted

7. n. A fact; an item; as, a piece of news; a piece of knowledge. Source: opted

8. n. An individual; -- applied to a person as being of a certain nature or quality; often, but not always, used slightingly or in contempt. Source: opted

9. n. One of the superior men, distinguished from a pawn. Source: opted

10. n. A castle; a fortified building. Source: opted

11. 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. Source: opted

12. v. t. To unite; to join; to combine. Source: opted

13. v. i. To unite by a coalescence of parts; to fit together; to join. Source: opted

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