English Explanatory Dictionary

tailpiece

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˈteɪlˌpis/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-tailpiece.wav

Word forms

tailpiece tailpieces

Etymology

From tail + piece.

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