| accompaniment |
a part of a piece of music that supports or provides background for another, more important part. [1/2 definitions] |
| antique |
an object, such as a piece of furniture, made many years in the past. [1/2 definitions] |
| arrangement |
a piece of music that has been changed to fit a particular type of performance. [1/5 definitions] |
| article |
a piece of writing on a particular subject that appears in a newspaper, magazine, or book. [1/4 definitions] |
| ballot |
a piece of paper on which people who are voting enter their choices. [1/3 definitions] |
| beam |
a long, strong piece of wood or metal used to support floors, ceilings or roofs. [1/5 definitions] |
| bed |
a piece of furniture used for resting or sleeping. [1/5 definitions] |
| bib |
a piece of cloth tied under the chin. A bib is worn by babies to protect the clothing during a meal. [1/2 definitions] |
| bill1 |
a piece of paper money. [1/4 definitions] |
| bishop |
a piece that can be moved diagonally across squares in the game of chess. [1/2 definitions] |
| bit2 |
a small amount; little piece. [1/2 definitions] |
| blanket |
a thick piece of material used on a bed for warmth or worn as clothing. [1/3 definitions] |
| block |
a solid piece of hard material, such as wood or concrete, with flat sides. [1/9 definitions] |
| blotter |
a piece of paper used to soak up ink or to protect a writing surface. |
| blouse |
a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, usually by women and girls. A blouse is similar to a shirt, but it may have more detailed sewing or more decoration, or it may be made of a fancier fabric such as satin or silk. A blouse is worn with either a skirt or pants. |
| board |
a flat, cut piece of wood; plank. [2/8 definitions] |
| bond |
a piece of paper that a government or business gives when it borrows money. A bond promises to repay the sum of money along with interest. [1/4 definitions] |
| bow2 |
a long, thin, straight piece of wood with hairs from horses stretched between the ends. It is used for playing the violin and other stringed instruments. [1/4 definitions] |
| brooch |
a piece of jewelry attached to clothing with a pin or clasp. |
| buff1 |
a stick or wheel covered with a soft cloth or piece of leather, used for cleaning or shining. [1/4 definitions] |
| buffet2 |
a piece of furniture with a flat top and shelves or drawers to store table linens, dishes, and silverware. [1/2 definitions] |