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

John Breen struggles out of the greenish-black water to a Manhattan stringpiece.

From Time Magazine Archive

"Gwan, ye little devils!" said the Quartermaster, clutching the stringpiece and looking about in the gloom for a weapon.

From Love Stories by Rinehart, Mary Roberts

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

From Bidwell's Travels, from Wall Street to London Prison Fifteen Years in Solitude by Bidwell, Austin

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

From The Bradys' Chinese Clew The Secrect Dens of Pell Street by Doughty, Francis Worcester

The boat-hook caught; the launch, easing to a stop, cradled against the stringpiece.

From The Flying Legion by England, George Allan