Forepiece
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Forepiece is a noun meaning The front or forward-facing piece of an object, especially of a cap.
Meaning
The front or forward-facing piece of an object, especially of a cap.
More Meanings
- Any introductory or beginning segment of an event or work, such as a play
Example Sentences
Such forepieces included comedies and tragedies and were often intended to provide an element of 'moral improvement' for the often rowdy and ill-educated audiences the pantomime attracted in the late 18th century.
Word Forms
- forepieces
- fore-piece
- fore piece
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include visor, headpiece, foretop, frontlet, crownpiece, shirtfront.
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