short piece

Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words

Refers to a piece that is not long, like of rope or wire.

pieceADJECTIVE + PIECE

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short

Examples (10)

  • He used a short piece of string to tie the package.
  • The carpenter needed a short piece of wood for the frame.
  • She wrote a short piece about her travel experiences.
  • The orchestra performed a short piece by a contemporary composer.
  • Could you cut me a short piece of wire?
  • The director wanted a short piece that conveyed a powerful message.
  • For the art exhibition, he contributed a short piece made of recycled materials.
  • The journalist submitted a short piece to the local newspaper.
  • We only have time for a short piece before the intermission.
  • Find a short piece of fabric to patch this hole.