tailpiece

UK
/ˈteɪl.piːs/
US
/ˈteɪl.piːs/

Translations

tailpiecenoun
tailpieces
pl
UK
/ˈteɪl.piːs/
US
/ˈteɪl.piːs/
The book's tailpiece provided a satisfying conclusion to the story.
Завершение книги обеспечило удовлетворительное завершение истории.
The tailpiece of the article summarized the main points.
Послесловие статьи резюмировало основные моменты.
The violin's tailpiece was made of ebony.
Струнодержатель скрипки был сделан из черного дерева.
Additional translations
заключительная часть
Synonyms
tailpieceadjective
UK
/ˈteɪl.piːs/
US
/ˈteɪl.piːs/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "tailpiece illustration").

Definitions

tailpiecenoun
A short supplementary section or passage at the end of a literary work; an afterword.
The novel concludes with a brief tailpiece that explains what became of the main characters.
The piece of a stringed musical instrument, such as a violin or guitar, to which the lower ends of the strings are fastened.
During the restoration, the luthier replaced the cracked tailpiece on the antique violin.
An ornamental design or illustration printed at the end of a chapter or book.
A delicate floral tailpiece adorned the final page of the edition.
tailpieceadjective
Relating to or serving as a tailpiece; occurring at the end.
The book contains several tailpiece illustrations.