stringpiece

[ string-pees ]

/ ˈstrɪŋˌpis /

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noun

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

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Origin of stringpiece

First recorded in 1780–90; string + piece

Words nearby stringpiece

stringholder, stringing, string line, string orchestra, string out, stringpiece, string player, string quartet, strings, strings attached, string theory

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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 England
He clambered over the stringpiece, right at the heels of his impatient but grateful passenger.
The Depot Master|Joseph C. Lincoln
The Kanaka woman danced to the stringpiece and whistled distress signals.
Cape Cod Stories|Joseph C. Lincoln
The bridge had no protection along the side save a simple stringpiece of timber.
Bidwell's Travels, from Wall Street to London Prison|Austin Biron Bidwell

While 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

stringpiece

/ (ˈstrɪŋˌpiːs) /

noun

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

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