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The sound of air expanding the cavity in my chest and then being forced out past the catgut of my vocal chords — that was the sound my mother heard.
—Maureen Stanton, Longreads, 17 Jan. 2020
In the 1800s, some began to make and sell lacrosse sticks — made from wood, catgut and leather — to outsiders.
—Christina Tkacik, baltimoresun.com, 23 Apr. 2018
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Word History
First Known Use
1599, in the meaning defined above
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“Catgut.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/catgut. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
catgut
noun
cat·gut
-ˌgət
: a tough cord made from intestines of animals (as sheep) and used for strings of musical instruments and rackets and for sewing in surgery
Medical Definition
catgut
noun
cat·gut
-ˌgət
: a tough cord made usually from sheep intestines and used especially for sutures in closing wounds
More from Merriam-Webster on catgut
Nglish: Translation of catgut for Spanish Speakers
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about catgut
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