stringpiece
a long, usually horizontal piece of timber, beam, etc., for strengthening, connecting, or supporting a framework.
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How to use stringpiece in a sentence
By the time Captain Briggs, followed by the faithful Ruddy, reached the stringpiece of the wharf, the schooner was already close.
Cursed | George Allan EnglandHe clambered over the stringpiece, right at the heels of his impatient but grateful passenger.
The Depot Master | Joseph C. LincolnThe Kanaka woman danced to the stringpiece and whistled distress signals.
Cape Cod Stories | Joseph C. LincolnThe bridge had no protection along the side save a simple stringpiece of timber.
Bidwell's Travels, from Wall Street to London Prison | Austin Biron BidwellWhile talking he had gone across the gap, stepping lightly upon a stringpiece probably a foot wide, and proceeding over the ties.
American Adventures | Julian Street
British Dictionary definitions for stringpiece
/ (ˈstrɪŋˌpiːs) /
a long horizontal timber beam used to strengthen or support a framework
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