noun
(countable) A cord of great toughness made from the intestines of animals, especially of sheep, used for strings of musical instruments, racquets, sutures etc.
(uncountable) The material from which such cords are made.
(uncountable) A sort of linen or canvas, with wide interstices.
(uncountable) Tephrosia virginiana (goat's rue, devil's shoestring).