piece out

verb

1. to extend by adding pieces
2. to cause to last longer by using only a small amount at a time

   to piece out rations

Example Sentences

Just as the motor got busy, the dog dropped beside Matt, gripping his right sleeve and tearing a piece out of the stout leather.

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Every shot cut a piece out of the mast, and after a while it came tumbling upon the deck, with all its spars and rigging.

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Enough in them to piece out the jacket, I should think, and never be missed.

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Pelham would ask, curious to piece out what he knew of the doings of these inferior folks.

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To try to piece out and patch the old would be no improvement, but much the reverse, for a worse rent would be the only result.

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