A cord of great toughness made from the intestines of animals, especially of sheep, used for strings of musical instruments, racquets, sutures etc.
A sort of linen or canvas, with wide interstices.
The material from which such cords are made.
Tephrosia virginiana (goat's rue, devil's shoestring).
Any of very many musical instruments in which taut strings are plucked, bowed or struck in order to produce a sound