ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Tailpiece

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈteɪlˌpis/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Tailpiece is a noun meaning An appendage or appendix.

Meaning

An appendage or appendix.

More Meanings

  1. (architecture) A short joist between a header and a wall.
  2. The part of a telescope containing the adjusting device for the eyepiece, etc.
  3. The part of a lock that transmits motion from the hub to the latch bolt.
  4. (printing) An ornamental design at the end of a chapter or page.
  5. (music, lutherie) An element, often triangular, to which the strings of a violin, guitar, etc. are attached at the lower end of an instrument.

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Related dictionary entries include pendicle, endpiece, tail, tongue, tailpipe, afterpiece.

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