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tailpiece.

An appendage or appendix.

9 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈteɪlˌpis/General-American
  1. An appendage or appendix.

  2. An element, often triangular, to which the strings of a violin, guitar, etc. are attached at the lower end of an instrument.

  3. 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. An ornamental design at the end of a chapter or page.

Where this word comes from

From tail + piece.

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.