A tough,thin cord made from the treated and stretched intestines of certain animals,especially sheep,and used for stringing musical instruments and tennis rackets and for surgical ligatures.

• 肠线从某些动物尤指从羊身上经处理和拉直加工的肠中取得的结实细线，用于乐器和网球拍的弦和外科手术结扎。