noun
- horizontal structural timbers that run along the sides of a ship’s deck to support the deck planking
Usage: nautical; plural form
Examples
- The shipwright carefully measured the stringpieces before installation.
- Damaged stringpieces were replaced during the vessel’s restoration.
- The deck planking is secured to the stringpieces with bronze screws.
- Traditional wooden boats require well-maintained stringpieces for structural integrity.
- The marine surveyor inspected the stringpieces for signs of rot or damage.