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one-piece

adj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Composed of a single integral unit, or so appearing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • 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.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

A one-piece article of clothing, especially a swimsuit.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Antonyms: none provided

3

adjective

Meaning 3

(of clothing) consisting of or fashioned in a single whole piece

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • a one-piece garment

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: two-piece, three-piece

History

Etymology

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