noun ·Moderate ·College level

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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6. 6
   The part of a lock that transmits motion from the hub to the latch bolt.
7. 7
   An ornamental design at the end of a chapter or page.

Synonyms

All synonyms

accessionaccessoryaccompanimentaddendaaddendumadditament

Etymology

From tail + piece.

Related phrases

appendage or appendixelement often triangular to which strings of violin guitar etc are attached at lower end of instrumentpart of lock that transmits motion from hub to latch boltpart of telescope containing adjusting device for eyepiece etcshort joist between header and wall

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