Meaning of the word catgut in English
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catgut
US /ˈkæt.ɡʌt/
UK /ˈkæt.ɡʌt/
Noun
a strong, thin cord made from the dried and twisted intestines of sheep or other animals, used for surgical sutures, musical instrument strings, and tennis rackets.
Example:
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The surgeon used catgut to close the incision.
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The violin strings were made of high-quality catgut.
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