Associations to the word «Tailpiece»
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Wiktionary
TAILPIECE, noun. An appendage or appendix.
TAILPIECE, noun. (music) (lutherie) A triangular piece of metal or ebony to which the strings of a violin, guitar, etc. are attached at the lower end.
TAILPIECE, noun. (architecture) A short joist between a header and a wall.
TAILPIECE, noun. The part of a telescope containing the adjusting device for the eyepiece, etc.
TAILPIECE, noun. The part of a lock that transmits motion from the hub to the latch bolt.
Dictionary definition
TAILPIECE, noun. Appendage added to extend the length of something.
Wise words
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