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stringpiece

[ string-pees ]

noun

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


stringpiece

/ ˈٰɪŋˌ辱ː /

noun

  1. a long horizontal timber beam used to strengthen or support a framework
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of stringpiece1

First recorded in 1780–90; string + piece
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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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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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They went on the stringpiece then, making as little noise as possible.

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Two Chinamen were peering down over the stringpiece.

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

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