forepiece

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The front or forward-facing piece of an object, especially of a cap
  2. Any introductory or beginning segment of an event or work, such as a play

Word forms

forepiece forepieces fore-piece fore piece

Etymology

From fore- + piece.

Related words

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