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Main-piece.


Shipbuilding.) a. The principal piece of the head. It is stepped into the stem-piece, and is notched for the reception of the heel of the bobstay-piece. See stem.

It is also called the lace-piece.

b. The longest piece of the rudder, to which the helm is attached.

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