noun
piecing
Piecing (noun) means the act of joining separate parts together, or a patch used to do so. Example: “The tailor did some quick piecing to mend the torn sleeve.”
noun
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The act of joining separate parts together, or a patch used to do so.
"The tailor did some quick piecing to mend the torn sleeve."
How to use piecing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe process of assembling something from separate parts.
Common pairings
piecing together
piecing evidence
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The tailor did some quick _____ to mend the torn sleeve.
Frequently asked questions
What does “piecing” mean?
The word “piecing” means the act of joining separate parts together, or a patch used to do so. In plain terms, the process of assembling something from separate parts.
How do you use “piecing” in a sentence?
Here is “piecing” used in a sentence: “The tailor did some quick piecing to mend the torn sleeve.”
What part of speech is “piecing”?
“Piecing” is a noun.
What is the meaning of piecing?
"piecing" (noun) means the act of joining separate parts together, or a patch used to do so.
