tailpiece

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English

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The tailpiece of a violin: ②.

Etymology

tail +‎ piece

Noun

tailpiece (plural tailpieces)

  1. An appendage or appendix.
  2. (music, lutherie) An element, often triangular, to which the strings of a violin, guitar, etc. are attached at the lower end of an instrument.
  3. (architecture) 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. (printing) An ornamental design at the end of a chapter or page.
    Coordinate term: headpiece

Translations

(printing) ornamental design at the end of a chapter or page
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