catgut

Noun

Meaning

A cord of great toughness made from the intestines of animals, esp. of sheep, used for strings of musical instruments, etc.

A sort of linen or canvas, with wide interstices.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

gut goat's rue wild sweet pea tephrosia virginiana guy card string wire rope chord thread cord casing intestine bowel
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Antonyms

check deny hinder outside organs

Hypernyms

cord hoary pea

Examples

Different harps may use strings of catgut or nylon, or of metal, or some combination. Source: Internet

Squash racket and ball Racquetball racket and ball A racket or racquet is a sports implement consisting of a handled frame with an open hoop across which a network of strings or catgut is stretched tightly. Source: Internet

These instruments typically used catgut and other materials, including silk, for their strings. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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