set piece

set piece

n.

1. A realistic piece of stage scenery constructed to stand by itself.

2. An often brilliantly executed artistic or literary work characterized by a formal pattern.

3.

a. A carefully planned and executed military operation.

b. A situation, activity, or speech planned beforehand and carried out according to a prescribed pattern or formula.

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set piece

Noun

1. a work of literature, music, or art, intended to create an impressive effect

2. Football, hockey, etc. an attacking move from a corner or free kick

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

set piece - a piece of scenery intended to stand alone as part of the stage setting scenery, scene - the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale; "they worked all night painting the scenery"