Meaning of the word catgut in English

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catgut

US /ˈkæt.ɡʌt/
UK /ˈkæt.ɡʌt/
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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:
The surgeon used catgut to close the incision.
The violin strings were made of high-quality catgut.