English Explanatory Dictionary

mainpiece

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The primary play or other work performed at an evening's entertainment at the theatre, as opposed to smaller introductory or additional works.
  2. The principal part of a ship's head; the principal piece of timber in a rudder.

Pronunciation

/ˈmeɪnpis/

Word forms

mainpiece mainpieces main-piece

Etymology

From main + piece.

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