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1977 film by Sidney Poitier
A Piece of the Action is a 1977 American crime comedy film directed by and starring Sidney Poitier and co-starring Bill Cosby. It was the third film pairing
A_Piece_of_the_Action_(film)
Fantasy adventure television series
Netflix. The series is a live-action adaptation of the 1997 Japanese manga series One Piece by Eiichiro Oda, who also serves as a creative consultant. It is
One_Piece_(2023_TV_series)
2024 film by Morgan Neville
Piece by Piece is a 2024 animated biographical documentary comedy film co-produced, co-written and directed by Morgan Neville. It follows the life and
Piece_by_Piece_(2024_film)
Topics referred to by the same term
(1984) A Piece of the Action (film), a 1977 American comedy crime film A Piece of the Action (soundtrack) "A Piece of the Action" (Star Trek: The Original
A_Piece_of_the_Action
1977 soundtrack album by Mavis Staples
A Piece of the Action is a soundtrack album by American rhythm and blues and gospel singer Mavis Staples, from the 1977 film of the same name. It was
A Piece of the Action (soundtrack)
A_Piece_of_the_Action_(soundtrack)
2022 film directed by Gorō Taniguchi
One Piece Film: Red (Japanese: ワンピース フィルム レッド, Hepburn: Wan Pīsu Firumu Reddo) is a 2022 Japanese animated musical fantasy action-adventure film directed
One_Piece_Film:_Red
17th episode of the 2nd season of Star Trek: The Original Series
"A Piece of the Action" is the seventeenth episode of the second season of the American science fiction television series Star Trek. Written by David
A Piece of the Action (Star Trek: The Original Series)
A_Piece_of_the_Action_(Star_Trek:_The_Original_Series)
Japanese manga series by Eiichiro Oda
One Piece (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda. It follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy and
One_Piece
Mexican actor (born 2003)
Live-Action Series". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 8 July 2023. Trumbore, Dave (24 October 2019). "One Piece Stampede Review: A Film for the Fans
Iñaki_Godoy
1965 film by Jim Henson
in constant motion, in a desperate attempt to escape the passage of time. Time Piece is notable as one of the few live-action projects Jim Henson produced
Time_Piece
1974 film by Luchino Visconti
Conversation Piece (Italian: Gruppo di famiglia in un interno) is a 1974 drama film directed, co-written, and produced by Luchino Visconti. It stars Burt
Conversation_Piece_(film)
Topics referred to by the same term
based on the manga One Piece (2000 film), the first film in the franchise One Piece (2023 TV series), an American live-action series based on the manga One
One_Piece_(disambiguation)
2016 film
One Piece Film: Gold (Japanese: ワンピース フィルム ゴールド, Hepburn: Wan Pīsu Firumu Gōrudo) is a 2016 Japanese animated fantasy action adventure film directed by
One_Piece_Film:_Gold
Season of television series
The first season of the American fantasy adventure television series One Piece, based on the manga of the same name written by Eiichiro Oda, was developed
One Piece (2023 TV series) season 1
One_Piece_(2023_TV_series)_season_1
Season of television series
The second season of the American fantasy adventure television series One Piece, marketed as Into the Grand Line, based on the manga of the same name
One Piece (2023 TV series) season 2
One_Piece_(2023_TV_series)_season_2
American spy action film series by Rich Wilkes
an American action spy film series created by Rich Wilkes. It consists of three full-length feature films: XXX (2002), XXX: State of the Union (2005)
XXX_(film_series)
2019 anime film
One Piece: Stampede (Japanese: ワンピース スタンピード, Hepburn: Wan Pīsu Sutanpīdo) is a 2019 anime fantasy action-adventure film directed by Takashi Otsuka and
One_Piece:_Stampede
2004 film by Kazuhisa Takenōchi
One Piece: The Cursed Holy Sword (Japanese: ONE PIECE 呪われた聖剣, Hepburn: Wan Pīsu Norowareta Seiken) is a 2004 anime fantasy action-adventure film directed
One Piece: The Cursed Holy Sword
One_Piece:_The_Cursed_Holy_Sword
2024 film by Uberto Pasolini
The Return is a 2024 drama film directed by Uberto Pasolini and starring Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche. The film is a retelling of the second half
The_Return_(2024_film)
Japanese anime television series
the 1997 manga series One Piece by Eiichiro Oda. The story follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy, a young man whose body gained the properties of
One_Piece_(1999_TV_series)
2000 film by Junji Shimizu
Piece (also referred to as One Piece: The Movie) is a 2000 anime film directed by Junji Shimizu and produced by Toei Animation. It is the first film from
One_Piece_(film)
Since the premiere of the anime adaptation of the manga series One Piece by Eiichiro Oda in 1999, Toei Animation has produced fifteen feature films based
List_of_One_Piece_films
animated and live action television series, films, video games, and associated music and merchandise. It follows the adventures of the teenaged boy and
List of One Piece manga volumes
List_of_One_Piece_manga_volumes
Film scene or sequence
In film production, a set piece is a scene or sequence of scenes whose execution requires complex logistical planning and considerable expenditure of money
Set_piece
NBC made-for-television family drama
A Little Piece of Heaven is a 1991 American made-for-television family drama film directed by Mimi Leder, written by Betty Goldberg, starring Kirk Cameron
A Little Piece of Heaven (film)
A_Little_Piece_of_Heaven_(film)
American actress (born 1993)
playing the dual roles of Cindy Berman and Abigail in the Netflix horror film series Fear Street (2021), and Nami in the Netflix series One Piece (2023)
Emily_Rudd
2009 Japanese anime film
One Piece Film: Strong World (Japanese: ワンピース フィルム ストロングワールド, Hepburn: Wan Pīsu Firumu Sutorongu Warudo) is a 2009 anime fantasy action adventure film directed
One_Piece_Film:_Strong_World
2012 film by Tatsuya Nagamine
One Piece Film: Z (Japanese: ワンピース フィルム ゼット, Hepburn: Wan Pīsu Firumu Zetto) is a 2012 Japanese anime fantasy action adventure film directed by Tatsuya
One_Piece_Film:_Z
1990 Hong Kong film by Andrew Kam
bao) is a 1990 Hong Kong action film starring Moon Lee and Robin Shou. A Hong Kong cop's wife seeks revenge after the abduction of her daughter by a ruthless
Fatal_Termination
British-Spanish actor and screenwriter (born 1995)
2026. "The Spanish Sanji of One Piece live-action demonstrates his powerful kick". alfabetajuega.com. 20 November 2021. "Netflix's One Piece: Taz Skylar
Taz_Skylar
American actress (born 1984)
(2025). She voices and does the face capture for Tony Tony Chopper in the second season of Netflix's live-action One Piece adaptation. Mikaela was born
Mikaela_Hoover
One Piece is a Japanese media franchise created by Eiichirō Oda in 1997. The initial manga, written and illustrated by Eiichirō Oda, has been serialized
List_of_One_Piece_media
Japanese manga by Erica Sakurazawa
Vibes is a Japanese manga by Erica Sakurazawa. It was adapted into a 2009 live action film titled Kakera: A Piece of Our Life. Shouji has a girlfriend
Love_Vibes
Japanese manga artist (born 1975)
born January 1, 1975) is a Japanese manga artist and the creator of the series One Piece, the best-selling manga in history and the best-selling comic series
Eiichiro_Oda
Exaggerated or false praise
other cases a writer may succumb to the pressure and pen a biased "puff piece" which praises the product or event while omitting any discussion of any shortcomings
Puffery
Australian film and television actor
roles in Evil Dead Rise (2023) and One Piece (2023-present). Davies grew up in the Sydney suburb of Rozelle with a single mother. Davies has become an advocate
Morgan_Davies
American television producer
anime 'One Piece' into a live-action series". Engadget. 2020-01-30. Retrieved 2022-06-28. "Netflix Officially Announces One Piece Live-Action Series". IGN
Marty_Adelstein
2007 Japanese anime film directed by Takahiro Imamura
Kaizokutachi; lit. One Piece: Episode of Alabasta: The Desert Princess and the Pirates) is a 2007 Japanese anime action adventure fantasy film directed by Takahiro
One Piece Movie: The Desert Princess and the Pirates: Adventures in Alabasta
One_Piece_Movie:_The_Desert_Princess_and_the_Pirates:_Adventures_in_Alabasta
2026 film by Christopher Nolan
The Odyssey is a 2026 epic action fantasy film written and directed by Christopher Nolan, who produced it with his wife Emma Thomas. An adaptation of
The_Odyssey_(2026_film)
2016 film by Shawn Crahan
is a 2016 American action thriller film directed by Shawn Crahan and produced by Mark Neveldine. A deceased police officer is resurrected from the dead
Officer_Downe_(film)
2026 film
Shelter is a 2026 action thriller film starring Jason Statham as a former British government assassin living in isolation off the coast of Scotland who
Shelter_(2026_film)
2004 film by Alex Proyas
Robot (sometimes stylized as i,Robot) is a 2004 American science fiction action film directed by Alex Proyas, from a screenplay by Jeff Vintar and Akiva Goldsman
I,_Robot_(film)
sources of income such as merchandising or home video. The lists include both anime and live-action films produced by Japanese studios, but do not include English-language
List of highest-grossing Japanese films
List_of_highest-grossing_Japanese_films
2024 Marvel Studios film
Deadpool & Wolverine is a 2024 American superhero film based on Marvel Comics featuring the characters Deadpool and Wolverine. Produced by Marvel Studios
Deadpool_&_Wolverine
1988 film directed by Newt Arnold
career as a mainstream action star. The screenplay drew from a 1980 Black Belt piece detailing Dux's purported exploits. Though Dux served as a technical
Bloodsport_(film)
2024 Indian film by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat
Kill is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language action thriller film written and directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat and produced by Dharma Productions and Sikhya Entertainment
Kill_(film)
2014 American film directed by Chad Stahelski
John Wick is a 2014 American action thriller film directed by Chad Stahelski and written by Derek Kolstad. Keanu Reeves stars as John Wick, a legendary hitman
John_Wick_(film)
2025 British film by Martin Campbell
is a 2025 British action thriller film directed by Martin Campbell and written by Simon Uttley, Paul Andrew Williams, and Matthew Orton. The film stars
Cleaner_(2025_film)
2026 Indian film by Aditya Dhar
Dhurandhar: The Revenge is a 2026 Indian Hindi-language spy action-thriller film written and directed by Aditya Dhar. It is produced by Dhar, Lokesh Dhar
Dhurandhar:_The_Revenge
Japanese actor (born 1996)
Roronoa Zoro in the American Netflix live action series adaptation of One Piece. In March 2022, he was cast as Scar in the live-action sequel of Fullmetal Alchemist
Mackenyu
2007 American film by Antoine Fuqua
Shooter is a 2007 American action thriller film directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by Jonathan Lemkin, based on the 1993 novel Point of Impact by Stephen
Shooter_(2007_film)
British actor (born 1965)
One Piece. Woolery, Valentine (26 September 2023). "Who is Vincent Regan, the famous actor who played Monkey D. Garp in the One Piece live-action movie"
Vincent_Regan
Film by Coralie Fargeat
Revenge is a 2017 French action-thriller horror film written and directed by Coralie Fargeat in her feature directorial debut, and starring Matilda Lutz
Revenge_(2017_film)
Japanese manga series
volumes. A spin-off manga, titled Piece of Cake: Bangai-hen, was serialized in the same magazine from March to June 2015. A live action film adaptation
Piece_of_Cake_(manga)
2021 Marvel Studios film
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is a 2021 American superhero film based on Marvel Comics featuring the character Shang-Chi. Produced by Marvel
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings
Shang-Chi_and_the_Legend_of_the_Ten_Rings
2025 film by Dan Berk and Robert Olsen
Australia) is a 2025 action comedy film directed by Dan Berk and Robert Olsen and written by Lars Jacobson. It was a co-production of the United States
Novocaine_(2025_film)
Upcoming DC Studios film by James Gunn
The film features Luthor's high-tech powered exoskeleton Warsuit, which he uses to match Superman's strength, for the first time in a live-action film
Man_of_Tomorrow_(film)
2020 Spanish-American film by Jose Magan
The Legion is a 2020 Spanish-American action adventure film directed by Jose Magan, and featuring Mickey Rourke and Bai Ling. It is based on the war between
The_Legion_(film)
American actress
captain Alvida in Netflix's One Piece live-action adaptation, a role for which she shed a significant amount of weight between the first and second season. On
Ilia_Isorelýs_Paulino
English actor (born 1964)
(1999–2001) From the mid-2000s onwards, Fairbrass established himself as a leading actor in British independent action and crime films. He has starred
Craig_Fairbrass
Main antagonist organization of One Piece
The World Government (Japanese: 世界政府, Hepburn: Sekai Seifu) is a fictional global empire that rules over the world of One Piece by Eiichiro Oda. The World
World_Government_(One_Piece)
2012 English-language Spanish film
in his live-action film debut. The film received positive reviews from critics for its direction and its acting. For her work in the film, Watts was nominated
The_Impossible_(2012_film)
Indian Telugu-language film by Raghav Omkar Sasidhar
The 100 is a 2025 Indian Telugu-language action crime thriller film written and directed by Raghav Omkar Sasidhar. The film features Sagar, Misha Narang
The_100_(film)
American actor (born 2001)
2021. Maridueña has said of his role as Blue Beetle (the first Latino superhero character to feature in a live-action film) "The only thing that is on my
Xolo_Maridueña
1974 film by Sidney Poitier
and A Piece of the Action (1977). Although Cosby's and Poitier's characters have different names in each film, the three films are considered a trilogy
Uptown_Saturday_Night
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2010 film by Sylvester Stallone
The Expendables is a 2010 American action film directed by and starring Sylvester Stallone, who co-wrote the screenplay with David Callaham. The first
The_Expendables_(2010_film)
The One Piece manga features an extensive cast of characters created by Eiichiro Oda. The series takes place in a fictional universe where vast numbers
List_of_One_Piece_characters
2025 Marvel Studios film
The Fantastic Four: First Steps is a 2025 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team the Fantastic Four. Produced by Marvel Studios
The Fantastic Four: First Steps
The_Fantastic_Four:_First_Steps
2024 American film by Carlos Saldanha
Harold and the Purple Crayon is a 2024 American live-action animated fantasy comedy film directed by Carlos Saldanha in his live-action directorial debut
Harold and the Purple Crayon (film)
Harold_and_the_Purple_Crayon_(film)
with a new season and continued to release 1–2 seasons every year. Initially titled Lego: The Piece of Resistance, the film was later renamed The Lego
List of Lego films and TV series
List_of_Lego_films_and_TV_series
One Piece films or video games. Initially two of the three great powers are pirates: the Four Emperors and the Seven Warlords of the Sea, with the Marines
List_of_One_Piece_pirates
2014 film by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller
The Lego Movie is a 2014 animated adventure comedy film written and directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. Based on the Lego line of construction
The_Lego_Movie
2005 film by Christopher Nolan
is a 2005 superhero film based on the DC Comics character Batman. Directed by Christopher Nolan, who co-wrote the screenplay with David S. Goyer, the film
Batman_Begins
1989 film directed by Mark Goldblatt
The Punisher is a 1989 vigilante action film directed by Mark Goldblatt from a screenplay by Boaz Yakin, based on the Marvel Comics character of same name
The_Punisher_(1989_film)
1995 film by Renny Harlin
the Huntington Library, as well as the success of buddy action films, the pair sought to modernize the pirate genre. Among the differences from the later
Cutthroat_Island
South African actor and model
1982) is a South African actor, model and assistant director.[failed verification] He is best known for his roles in the series One Piece live action TV series
Tyrone_Keogh
American voice actor (born 1982)
Network. Archived from the original on February 16, 2022. Retrieved February 16, 2022. Luster, Joseph (October 6, 2022). "One Piece Film Red Tickets Now on
Brandon_Potter
2008 film by Christopher Nolan
The Dark Knight is a 2008 superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan, from a screenplay co-written with his brother Jonathan. Based on the DC Comics
The_Dark_Knight
2024 film by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck
Freaky Tales is a 2024 American anthology action comedy film written and directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck. The film stars Pedro Pascal, Boden and
Freaky_Tales_(film)
1988 film by John McTiernan
Die Hard is a 1988 American action film directed by John McTiernan and written by Jeb Stuart and Steven E. de Souza, based on the 1979 novel Nothing Lasts
Die_Hard
Upcoming film by Hirokazu Kore-eda
creating this piece. For me, Nobody Knows was that kind of work". Koide approached Kore-eda with an offer to adapt the manga into a live-action film. After receiving
Look_Back_(2026_film)
2011 film by Chris Gorak
The Darkest Hour is a 2011 science fiction action film directed by Chris Gorak from a screenplay by Jon Spaihts and produced by Timur Bekmambetov. The
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2021 Russian film
Tourist (Russian: Турист, romanized: Turist) is a 2021 Russian-Central African Republic action film directed by Andrey Batov and produced by Sergei Shcheglov
Tourist_(film)
2016 American film
McDowell. A period piece set in 1976, the film is about five carnies, who are kidnapped by a gang of homicidal clowns called "The Heads". The carnies are
31_(film)
2003 comedy film by Casey La Scala
they'll grind handrails across America and force the skateboarding world to give 'em a piece of the action. Mike Vogel as Eric Rivers Vince Vieluf as Matt
Grind_(2003_film)
2020 film by Derrick Borte
Unhinged is a 2020 American action thriller film directed by Derrick Borte, from a screenplay by Carl Ellsworth. The film stars Russell Crowe, Caren Pistorius
Unhinged_(2020_film)
Fictional character from One Piece
is a fictional character in the One Piece franchise created by Eiichiro Oda. The character made his first appearance in the 43rd chapter of the series
Sanji_(One_Piece)
American crime thriller film by Anna Foerster
Lou is a 2022 American crime thriller film directed by Anna Foerster. The film stars Allison Janney, Jurnee Smollett, Logan Marshall-Green, Ridley Asha
Lou_(2022_film)
South African actor (born 1990)
September 2024. Rosario, Alexandra Del (6 June 2022). "Netflix 'One Piece' Live-Action Series Adds Six To Cast; Star Iñaki Godoy & Showrunners Tease Epic
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1994 American film
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2019 war film by Richard Gray
Robert the Bruce is a 2019 British epic historical fiction war film directed by Richard Gray concerning the renowned king of the same name. It is a sequel
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Anime film by Mamoru Hosoda
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American actress and former model
Back (1976), Car Wash (1976), A Piece of the Action (1977), ...All the Marbles (1981) and Running Scared (1986). In 1971, the California Press Photographers
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1985 Hong Kong film by Jackie Chan
si6) is a 1985 Hong Kong action film directed by and starring Jackie Chan, who co-wrote the screenplay with Edward Tang. It is the first film in the Police
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2024 film directed by Shigeaki Kubo
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American action film by Simon West
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One_Spoon_of_Chocolate
2013 film by Taylor Hackford
is a 2013 American action thriller film directed by Taylor Hackford and written by John J. McLaughlin. Starring Jason Statham and Jennifer Lopez, the film
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2024 film by Dev Patel
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A PIECE-OF-THE-ACTION-FILM
A PIECE-OF-THE-ACTION-FILM
Biblical
peace; abundance
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from a place called Afton, examples of which are found in Devon and on the Isle of Wight.
Male
Romanian
 Romanian form of Greek Antonios, possibly ANTON means "invaluable." Compare with other forms of Anton.
Girl/Female
American, British, English, Jamaican
From the Afton River; Place Name
Male
English
Variant spelling of English Piers, PIERCE means "rock, stone."
Female
English
English unisex name derived from a place name ASTON means "east settlement."
Boy/Male
Greek Latin
In ancient Greek mythology Actaeon was a hunter dismembered by his own dogs.
Male
German
 German form of Greek Antonios, possibly ANTON means "invaluable." Compare with other forms of Anton.
Boy/Male
British, English, Indian, Russian
Work
Female
Egyptian
, a royal lady of the IIIrd or IVth dynasty.
Surname or Lastname
English, Welsh, and Irish
English, Welsh, and Irish : from the personal name Piers, the usual Norman vernacular form of Peter. In Wales this represents a patronymic ap Piers. In Ireland it represents a reduced Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Piarais ‘son of Piaras’, a Gaelicized form of Piers.Americanized form of some similar-sounding Jewish surname.Franklin Pierce (1804–69), 14th president of the United States, was born in Hillsborough, NH, on the New England frontier. His English ancestor Thomas Pierce emigrated to Charlestown, MA, in 1633/34.
Female
German
Pet form of German Kätharina, KÄTHE means "pure."
Male
English
English surname transferred to forename use, ACTON means "oak tree settlement."Â
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu
Acting; Actress; Action; Expressions; Act
Boy/Male
English
A town in the U.K.
Male
Greek
(Ακταίων) Greek myth name of a hunter who was torn to pieces by his own dogs, AKTAION means "effulgence." He was then transformed into a deer, thus himself becoming the hunted.Â
Surname or Lastname
English (West Midlands)
English (West Midlands) : most probably a variant of Nathan, altered by folk etymology under the influence of the English vocabulary word nation.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from any of several places, especially in Shropshire and adjacent counties, named Acton. Generally, these are from Old English Äc ‘oak’ + tÅ«n ‘settlement’.
Boy/Male
Australian, Celtic, Jamaican
From the Afton River
Boy/Male
Greek
A hunter dismembered by his own dogs.
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a.
Implying or producing rapid action; as, an active disease; an active remedy.
n. & v.
See Piece.
n.
A process or condition of acting or moving, as opposed to rest; the doing of something; exertion of power or force, as when one body acts on another; the effect of power exerted on one body by another; agency; activity; operation; as, the action of heat; a man of action.
n.
A right of action; as, the law gives an action for every claim.
v. t.
To make, enlarge, or repair, by the addition of a piece or pieces; to patch; as, to piece a garment; -- often with out.
n.
A projection from the periphery of a revolving piece, acting as a cam to lift another piece.
n.
Any one of the active processes going on in an organism; the performance of a function; as, the action of the heart, the muscles, or the gastric juice.
a.
In action; actually proceeding; working; in force; -- opposed to quiescent, dormant, or extinct; as, active laws; active hostilities; an active volcano.
n.
An engagement between troops in war, whether on land or water; a battle; a fight; as, a general action, a partial action.
n.
A literary or artistic composition; as, a piece of poetry, music, or statuary.
a.
Having the power or quality of acting; causing change; communicating action or motion; acting; -- opposed to passive, that receives; as, certain active principles; the powers of the mind.
n.
A definite portion or quantity, as of goods or work; as, a piece of broadcloth; a piece of wall paper.
n.
A fragment or part of anything separated from the whole, in any manner, as by cutting, splitting, breaking, or tearing; a part; a portion; as, a piece of sugar; to break in pieces.
n.
A fact; an item; as, a piece of news; a piece of knowledge.
imp. & p. p.
of Piece
n.
Effective motion; also, mechanism; as, the breech action of a gun.
n.
Movement; as, the horse has a spirited action.
a.
Requiring or implying action or exertion; -- opposed to sedentary or to tranquil; as, active employment or service; active scenes.
n.
A musket, gun, or cannon; as, a battery of six pieces; a following piece.
a.
Given to action; constantly engaged in action; energetic; diligent; busy; -- opposed to dull, sluggish, indolent, or inert; as, an active man of business; active mind; active zeal.