Cases of word usage

1) a heavy piece of iron used for keeping a ship fixed to the sea bottom (anchor)

2) a piece of equipment (often mechanical) for a particular purpose (appliance)

3) a piece of land, section of a building etc used for a particular activity (area)

4) a piece of paper used to vote in secret (ballot)

5) a flat, thin piece of material used to fasten things or to strengthen something (band)

6) a long, thin piece of material used for binding round a wound or injury (bandage)

7) posts with a piece across the top on the outer edge of a staircase (banister)

8) a piece of cloth with a written announcement, usually fixed to two poles, e.g. carried in political demonstrations (banner)

9) a (long, narrow) piece of hard material; a room, counter, where alcoholic drinks are sold; Lawyers Association (bar)

10) a long piece of wood etc used in building etc (beam)