English Dictionary

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 (114277)  - auto

A definite portion or quantity, as of goods or work; as, a piece of broadcloth; a piece of wall paper.
Source : opted (114278)  - auto

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
Source : opted (114279)  - auto

A literary or artistic composition; as, a piece of poetry, music, or statuary.
Source : opted (114280)  - auto

A musket, gun, or cannon; as, a battery of six pieces; a following piece.
Source : opted (114281)  - auto

A coin; as, a sixpenny piece; -- formerly applied specifically to an English gold coin worth 22 shillings.
Source : opted (114282)  - auto

A fact; an item; as, a piece of news; a piece of knowledge.
Source : opted (114283)  - auto

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 (114284)  - auto

One of the superior men, distinguished from a pawn.
Source : opted (114285)  - auto

A castle; a fortified building.
Source : opted (114286)  - auto