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Definition of set piece noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

set piece

noun
 
/ˌset ˈpiːs/
 
/ˌset ˈpiːs/
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  1. a part of a play, film, piece of music, etc. that has a well-known pattern or style, and is used to create a particular effect
    • The play contained all kinds of theatrical set pieces.
    Topics Film and theatrec2
  2. a move in a sports game that is well planned and practised
    • to score from a set piece
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