piecing

(verb) to join or unite the pieces of. Synonyms: patch, piece. Example: "Patch the skirt."

(verb) create by putting components or members together. Synonyms: assemble, piece, put together, set up, tack, tack together. Examples: "She pieced a quilt." "He tacked together some verses." "They set up a committee."

(verb) join during spinning. Synonyms: piece. Example: "Piece the broken pieces of thread, slivers, and rovings."

(verb) eat intermittently; take small bites of. Synonyms: nibble, pick, piece. Examples: "He pieced at the sandwich all morning." "She never eats a full meal--she just nibbles."

(verb) repair by adding pieces. Synonyms: piece, patch. Example: "She pieced the china cup."