"stringpiece" meaning in All languages combined

See stringpiece on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: stringpieces [plural]
Etymology: From string + piece. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|string|piece}} string + piece Head templates: {{en-noun}} stringpiece (plural stringpieces)
  1. (architecture, carpentry) A long piece of timber, forming a margin or edge of any piece of construction; especially one of the longitudinal pieces supporting a flight or run of stairs. Synonyms: stringboard, string, stringer Translations (a horizontal support, esp. of stairs): kauhua (Māori), kauhuahua (Māori)

Inflected forms

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