tailgut

English

noun
Definitions
  • (music) A cord which loops through the tailpiece and around the endpin of stringed musical instruments, and which is held at tension by a knot to secure the tailpiece to the body, traditionally made only of gut but now also made of nylon, wire and other synthetic materials.
  • (anatomy) The portion of the gut beyond the anus.

Etymology

Compound from English tail + English gut (intestines of an animal used to make strings, belly).

Origin

English

gut

Gloss

intestines of an animal used to make strings, belly

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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