piece

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.

Pawns, unlike pieces, move only in one direction: forward.

It is not permitted to move a piece to a square occupied by a piece of the same colour. […] Consequently, in the initial position the white pieces and pawns are placed on the first and second ranks; the black pieces and pawns on the eighth and seventh ranks.

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.

She played two beautiful pieces on the piano.

To assemble (something real or figurative).

These clues allowed us to piece together the solution to the mystery.

His adversaries […] pieced themselves together in a joint opposition against him.

To make, enlarge, or repair, by the addition of a piece or pieces; to patch; often with out.

to piece a garment

You have broke it, cousin: and , by my life , you shall make it whole again ; you shall piece it out with a piece of your performance

To produce a work of graffiti more complex than a tag.

“It didn't rain, so I decided to come piece with you.[…]” We never finished that piece.

It is incorrect to say that toys tag and masters piece; toys just do bad tags, bad throw-ups, and bad pieces.

To eat small quantities of food between meals; to snack; to take small or intermittent bites at a food item.

There he was, piecing on the ham.

Do not piece between meals.