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Entry 2 senses Webster, 1913

Catgut

· Cat·gut · IPA /ˈkætˌɡʌt/
01 n. A cord of great toughness made from the intestines of animals, esp. of sheep, used for strings of musical instruments, etc.
  1. 1.
    A cord of great toughness made from the intestines of animals, esp. of sheep, used for strings of musical instruments, etc.
  2. 2.
    A sort of linen or canvas, with wide interstices.