• Tailpiece

    Origin

    tail + piece

    Full definition of tailpiece

    Noun

    tailpiece

    (plural tailpieces)
    1. An appendage or appendix
    2. (music, lutherie) A triangular piece of metal or ebony to which the strings of a violin, guitar, etc. are attached at the lower end
    3. (architecture) A short joist between a header and a wall
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