1. a decorative design at the end of a chapter or section in a book
Usage: printing
2. the piece of wood at the lower end of a violin or similar stringed instrument to which the strings are attached
Usage: music
3. a final part or appendage; something that comes at the end

Examples

• The old book featured an elegant tailpiece with floral designs at the end of each chapter.
• The violin’s tailpiece was made of ebony and held all four strings securely.
• She replaced the broken tailpiece on her cello before the concert.
• The publisher added a small tailpiece to mark the conclusion of the story.
• The decorative tailpiece complemented the book’s overall design.
• His speech ended with a brief tailpiece thanking the volunteers.