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Noun piece of eight has 1 sense | ||||
Definitions from the WebPieces of EightNoun (plural) 1. Silver coins that were once widely circulated in the Spanish colonies and were later used in pirate lore. Example sentence: The pirate captain's treasure chest was filled with gleaming pieces of eight. Related products: Pieces of Eight Coins Phrase 1. Used to refer to money or wealth in a poetic or archaic sense. Example sentence: With his successful business venture, he amassed pieces of eight. Related products: Pieces of Eight Treasure Expressioon 1. To break or tear something into smaller parts or fragments. Example sentence: The carpenter skillfully pieces of eight the wooden board to create a mosaic. Related products: Puzzles Expressioon 2. To understand or solve something by putting together various clues or information. Example sentence: The detective slowly pieced of eight together the mystery using witness testimonies. Related products: Jigsaw Puzzles | ||||
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