"piecing" in the verb sense
1. patch, piece
to join or unite the pieces of
"patch the skirt"
2. assemble, piece, put together, set up, tack, tack together
create by putting components or members together
"She pieced a quilt"
"He tacked together some verses"
"They set up a committee"
3. piece
join during spinning
"piece the broken pieces of thread, slivers, and rovings"
4. nibble, pick, piece
eat intermittently take small bites of
"He pieced at the sandwich all morning"
"She never eats a full meal
5. piece, patch
repair by adding pieces
"She pieced the china cup"
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