tailpiece

[US]/'teɪlpiːs/
[UK]/'telpis/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. an additional part attached to the end of something, often used for decorative or finishing purposes.
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

violin tailpiece

guitar tailpiece

Example Sentences

tailpiece of the piston rod

The violin had an ornate tailpiece.

She added a decorative tailpiece to her email signature.

The tailpiece of the necklace was made of silver.

He installed a new tailpiece on his guitar.

The tailpiece of the book contained a surprising twist.

The antique clock had an intricate tailpiece.

The tailpiece of the car was damaged in the accident.

She added a humorous tailpiece to her presentation.

The tailpiece of the dress added a touch of elegance.

He wrote a poignant tailpiece to his final novel.

Real-world Examples

You just put it on your shoulder, so that the chinrest –or the tailpiece— is towards your neck, and you rest your chin on the chinrest.

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