"set piece" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: set pieces [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} set piece (plural set pieces)
  1. A piece of freestanding stage scenery. Synonyms: setpiece, set-piece Related terms: dead ball
    Sense id: en-set_piece-en-noun-yN4r9UQh
  2. Any carefully planned sequence of operations, especially as part of a military operation.
    Sense id: en-set_piece-en-noun-Fw-AnBkq Categories (other): English terms with collocations
  3. (film, video games) An elaborate and interesting scene in a movie or video game, usually the most important and visually iconic scene in the work. Categories (topical): Film, Video games
    Sense id: en-set_piece-en-noun-S2Z6QiHH Topics: broadcasting, film, media, television, video-games
  4. (soccer) Any planned strategy that a team uses after play is restarted with a free kick, penalty kick, corner kick, goal kick, throw-in or kickoff. Categories (topical): Football (soccer)
    Sense id: en-set_piece-en-noun-gR21zXFZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 17 23 16 45 Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, soccer, sports

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