CATGUT

Catgut

Catgut is a type of cord that is prepared from the natural fibre found in the walls of animal intestines. Usually sheep or goat intestines are used, but it is occasionally made from the intestines of cattle, hogs, horses, mules, or donkeys.

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catgut

Noun

  1. A cord of great toughness made from the intestines of animals, especially of sheep, used for strings of musical instruments, etc.
  2. The material from which such cords are made.
  3. A sort of linen or canvas, with wide interstices.


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