stringpiece

American  

[string-pees] / ˈstrɪŋˌpis /

noun

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

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stringpiece British  

/ ˈstrɪŋˌpiːs /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of stringpiece

First recorded in 1780–90; string + piece

Example Sentences

They went on the stringpiece then, making as little noise as possible.

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Ed swam for it and climbed upon the pier, where he sat down on the stringpiece to rest.

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Doubtless that was the time the Bradys saw him bending over the stringpiece.

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As he rose to the surface a voice called, and looking up he saw Dock Hing grinning down over the stringpiece.

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I descended from the carriage, and my conductor led the way along the rotting stringpiece of the pier, a little more than a foot wide, the chill waters of St. Simon's Sound lapping about six feet below on each side, and the dark figure from behind the shed immediately to the rear.

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