String"piece` (?), n. (Arch.)
(a) A long piece of timber, forming a margin or
edge of any piece of construction; esp.: (b)
One of the longitudinal pieces, supporting the treads and rises
of a flight or run of stairs.
String"piece` (?), n. (Arch.)
(a) A long piece of timber, forming a margin or
edge of any piece of construction; esp.: (b)
One of the longitudinal pieces, supporting the treads and rises
of a flight or run of stairs.