noun
tailpiece
Tailpiece (noun) means an attached extra part or addendum.
noun
1
An attached extra part or addendum.
2
The part at the base of a violin, guitar or similar instrument that holds the strings in place.
3
A short joist between a header and a wall.
4
The section of a telescope that holds the mechanism for adjusting the eyepiece.
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Etymology
Formed from tail and piece.
Rhymes for tailpiece
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What is the meaning of tailpiece?
"tailpiece" (noun) means an attached extra part or addendum.
What are the different meanings of tailpiece?
"tailpiece" has 3 main meanings: 1. An attached extra part or addendum; 2. The part at the base of a violin, guitar or similar instrument that holds the strings in place; 3. A short joist between a header and a wall.
