tailpiece
Noun
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Noun
tailpiece (plural tailpieces)
- An appendage or [[appendix.]]
- (music, lutherie) An element, often [[triangular, to which the strings of a violin, guitar, etc. are attached at the lower end of an instrument.]]
- (architecture) A short joist between a [[header and a wall.]]
- The part of a telescope containing the adjusting device for the [[eyepiece, etc.]]
- The part of a lock that transmits motion from the [[hub to the latch bolt.]]
- French: cordier
- German: Seitenhalter
- Italian: cordiera
- Spanish: cordal
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