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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   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.
2. 2
   The portion of the gut beyond the anus.

Synonyms

All synonyms

postanal gutpostcloacal gutpostcloacal guttail cordtailcordtailcord

Etymology

From tail + gut.

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