tailgut en · NOUN
Etymology
From tail + gut.
Meanings
- 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.
- The portion of the gut beyond the anus.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tail-gut | alternative | lexicographic | |
| tail gut | alternative | lexicographic | |
| tailguts | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
tailcord · tail cord · postanal gut (medical) · postcloacal gut (medical)
Translations (1)
fr attache cordier (gut or synthetic cord)