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" ;