tailpiece

Definitions

• An appendage or appendix.
• (music) An element, often triangular, to which the strings of a violin, guitar, etc. are attached at the lower end of an instrument.
• (architecture) A short joist between a header and a wall.
• The part of a telescope containing the adjusting device for the eyepiece, etc.
• The part of a lock that transmits motion from the hub to the latch bolt.