1. a person who pieces things together or repairs by adding pieces
2. a textile worker who joins broken threads in spinning or weaving
Usage: industrial; historical

Examples

• The piecer carefully joined the torn fabric with matching thread.
• She worked as a piecer in the cotton mill, mending broken threads.
• The quilt piecer arranged colorful fabric squares into beautiful patterns.
• Young workers often started as piecers before learning other mill jobs.
• The skilled piecer could repair the tapestry without visible seams.
• Mill piecers had to work quickly to keep the machines running smoothly.