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piece

part

Related forms: piece · 13 words in this dictionary

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13 words

a shelf above a fireplace, often forming part of the surrounding structure.

mantel+piece

Shared component: piece · part

A part of a device, such as a telephone, headset, or hearing aid, that is placed in or over the ear to listen to sound.

ear+piece

Shared component: piece · part

A separate component or part forming or attached to the toe of something, especially of a boot or ski.

toe+piece

Shared component: piece · part

A small, hand-held device or tool, especially one that is part of a larger machine or system, such as a dental drill or a surgical instrument.

hand+piece

Shared component: piece · part

A protective or decorative covering for the head, such as a helmet or headdress.

head+piece

Shared component: piece · part

A separate piece or part forming or attached to the heel of something, especially a shoe.

heel+piece

Shared component: piece · part

The part of a helmet or a pair of glasses that covers or rests on the nose.

nose+piece

Shared component: piece · part

A part added to the end of something, especially the piece at the bottom of a violin or similar stringed instrument to which the strings are attached.

tail+piece

Shared component: piece · part

A piece of wood, metal, or other material that is fixed across something, especially to strengthen it or to connect parts.

cross+piece

Shared component: piece · part

The part of a musical instrument, telephone, or other device that is placed in or near the mouth.

mouth+piece

Shared component: piece · part

The most important or attractive item or feature in a group or arrangement.

center+piece

Shared component: piece · part

mantlepieceExtended relation

a shelf above a fireplace, often forming part of the surrounding structure.

mantle+piece

Extended relation: piece · part

frontispieceExtended relation

An illustration facing the title page of a book.

front+i+piece

Extended relation: piece · part