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Tailpiece

//ˈteɪlˌpis// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An appendage or appendix.
  2. 2
    appendage added to extend the length of something wordnet
  3. 3
    An element, often triangular, to which the strings of a violin, guitar, etc. are attached at the lower end of an instrument.
  4. 4
    A short joist between a header and a wall.
  5. 5
    The part of a telescope containing the adjusting device for the eyepiece, etc.
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  1. 6
    The part of a lock that transmits motion from the hub to the latch bolt.
  2. 7
    An ornamental design at the end of a chapter or page.

Etymology

From tail + piece.

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