tailpiece

  1. Noun.  An appendage or appendix.
  2. Noun.  (music) A triangular piece of metal or ebony to which the strings of a violin (etc.) are attached at the lower end.
  3. Noun.  (architecture) A short joist between a header and a wall.

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