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Webster 1913 Edition
Catgut
Cat′gutˊ
,Noun.
[
Cat
+ gut
.] 1.
A cord of great toughness made from the intestines of animals, esp. of sheep, used for strings of musical instruments, etc.
2.
A sort of linen or canvas, with wide interstices.
Definition 2024
catgut
catgut
English
Noun
catgut (countable and uncountable, plural catguts)
- (countable) A cord of great toughness made from the intestines of animals, especially of sheep, used for strings of musical instruments, etc.
- (uncountable) The material from which such cords are made.
- (uncountable) A sort of linen or canvas, with wide interstices.
Translations
cord
References
- ↑ Google Books: (1894) G. S. Davis, "Therapeutic Gazette" (2013-10-11)