Catgut Meaning in English
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Definition
Catgut is a tough, thin cord made from the natural fiber of animal intestines, used for the strings of musical instruments or for surgical stitches.
Usage & Nuances
Despite its name, catgut is not made from cats—it's usually made from sheep or goats. Used mostly in classical string instruments (like violins) and medical sutures. The term is technical and uncommon in daily speech. Don’t confuse it with 'cat' or 'gut' separately.
Example Sentences
The violin's E string was made of catgut.
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Doctors sometimes use catgut for stitches.
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The old guitar had catgut strings.
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Did you know catgut isn't actually from cats?
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Many surgeons now use synthetic sutures instead of catgut.
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Authentic Baroque instruments often have catgut strings to get the original sound.
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