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One-piece

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

Composed of a single integral unit, or so appearing..

Definitions by Sense

  1. Composed of a single integral unit, or so appearing.
  2. A one-piece article of clothing, especially a swimsuit.

Example Sentences

A one-piece metal hammer with an applied rubbery handgrip is nonetheless one integral piece, because the head, shaft, handle, and butt are cast in a single mold and/or forged as one seamless unit.
A man's one-piece swimsuit can be as small as a jock strap, whereas a woman's one-piece swimsuit covers both the genitalia and the breasts.
The connecting rods are one-piece forgings of alloy steel with a copper/lead steel-backed bearing at the large end and a phosphor-bronze bush at the small end.
The two-axle bogies, of Metro-Vick swing-link type, are of one-piece cast-steel construction with box-section side frames and headstocks.

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What does one-piece mean?

One-piece means Composed of a single integral unit, or so appearing..

What is a synonym for one-piece?

The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.

What is the opposite of one-piece?

Possible antonyms include two-piece, three-piece.

How do you use one-piece in a sentence?

A one-piece metal hammer with an applied rubbery handgrip is nonetheless one integral piece, because the head, shaft, handle, and butt are cast in a single mold and/or forged as one seamless unit.

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