stringpiece

[ string-pees ]

noun

1. a long, usually horizontal piece of timber, beam, etc., for strengthening, connecting, or supporting a framework.

stringpiece

/ ˈstrɪŋˌpiːs /

noun

1. a long horizontal timber beam used to strengthen or support a framework

Word History and Origins

Origin of stringpiece¹

First recorded in 1780–90; string + piece

Example Sentences

By the time Captain Briggs, followed by the faithful Ruddy, reached the stringpiece of the wharf, the schooner was already close.

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He clambered over the stringpiece, right at the heels of his impatient but grateful passenger.

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The Kanaka woman danced to the stringpiece and whistled distress signals.

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The bridge had no protection along the side save a simple stringpiece of timber.

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While talking he had gone across the gap, stepping lightly upon a stringpiece probably a foot wide, and proceeding over the ties.

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