tailpiece

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English [edit]

Etymology [edit]

tail +‎ piece

Noun [edit]

tailpiece (plural tailpieces)

  1. An appendage or appendix
  2. (music) 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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