major piece

noun

, Chess.

1. a queen or rook.

Example Sentences

Funding is one major piece of the puzzle; planning is another.

From Los Angeles Times

Given that global heating is one of the greatest existential threats to humanity — a threat responsible for increasingly frequent erratic and intense weather, including cyclones and tornadoes — the question is whether any movie about weather disasters can be an accurate "reflection of the world" if it neglects to acknowledge this major piece of humanity's scientific knowledge.

From Salon

An injury ravaged Dodgers bullpen got one major piece back Friday when closer Evan Phillips, out since May 5 because of a right hamstring strain, was activated off the injured list.

From Los Angeles Times

In the first major piece of legal pushback from Combs and his team, they file a motion to dismiss several elements of Dickerson’s lawsuit because they were not illegal in 1991 when the alleged incidents occurred.

From Seattle Times

She was interested in the sustainability aspect, and the fact that it was a luxury brand that wanted to connect with people investing in their first major piece of jewelry resonated.

From Los Angeles Times