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set piece — set pieces also set piece 1) N COUNT: oft N n A set piece is an occasion such as a battle or a move in a game of soccer that is planned and carried out in an ordered way. Guerrillas avoid fighting set piece battles... The first three Oldham goals … English dictionary
Set piece — may refer to:* Set piece (film), an elaborate sequence which sees either a chase, fight, or other action taking place in an original and memorable way * Set piece (football), when a dead ball re enters open play, such as at a free kick or corner… … Wikipedia
set piece — n 1.) part of a play, piece of music, painting etc that follows a well known formal pattern or style, and is often very impressive ▪ The trial scene is a classic set piece. 2.) BrE a move such as a ↑free kick or a ↑corner in a game of football,… … Dictionary of contemporary English
set piece — set′ piece n. 1) lit.+fia a work of art, literature, music, etc., or a part of such a work having a conventionally prescribed thematic and formal structure 2) sbz a piece of stage scenery built to stand independently on the floor and usu. forming … From formal English to slang
set piece — noun count 1. ) an impressive part of a play, movie, book, or piece of music, often done in a traditional pattern or style 2. ) a performance or action that is planned very carefully a ) a clever and impressive piece of play that players in a… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
set piece — n. 1. an artistic composition, in literature, music, sculpture, etc., designed to give an impressive effect, often in a conventional style 2. a scenic display of fireworks 3. a piece of stage scenery 4. any situation carefully planned beforehand … English World dictionary
set-piece — setˈ piece adjective • • • Main Entry: ↑set … Useful english dictionary
set piece — ► NOUN 1) a formal or elaborate arrangement, especially part of a novel, film, etc., arranged for maximum effect. 2) a carefully organized and practised move in a team game … English terms dictionary
set piece — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms set piece : singular set piece plural set pieces 1) an impressive part of a play, film, book, or piece of music, often done in a traditional pattern or style 2) a) a performance or action that is planned very… … English dictionary
set piece — noun Date: 1834 1. a. a composition (as in literature, art, or music) executed in a fixed or ideal form often with studied artistry and brilliant effect b. a scene, depiction, speech, or event that is obviously designed to have an imposing effect … New Collegiate Dictionary
set piece — noun (C) part of a play, piece of music, painting etc that follows a well known formal pattern or style, and is often very impressive: The trial scene at the end of the play is a classic set piece … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
