Meanings
nounpiecing (plural piecings)
plural piecings
- A patch.
When you're laying out the pattern, try to arrange it so piecings and repairs fall in a part of the garment where they won't show — in hems, facings, underarm in waist or sleeves.
1944, Clarice L. Scott, Make-overs from Coats and Suits
verb
- gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of piece
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APA
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“piecing.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/piecing. Accessed November 2, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “piecing,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/piecing.
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