guts

B2
Pronunciation
/ษกสŒts/
Noun
7 definition(s)
1 Definition

The alimentary canal, especially the intestine.

2 Definition

The abdomen of a person, especially one that is enlarged

Example Sentences
  • beer gut
3 Definition

The intestines of an animal used to make strings of a tennis racket or violin, etc.

4 Definition

A person's emotional, visceral self.

Example Sentences
  • I have a funny feeling in my gut.
5 Definition

A class that is not demanding or challenging.

Example Sentences
  • You should take Intro Astronomy: it's a gut.
6 Definition

A narrow passage of water.

Example Sentences
  • the Gut of Canso
7 Definition

The sac of silk taken from a silkworm when ready to spin its cocoon, for the purpose of drawing it out into a thread. When dry, it is exceedingly strong, and is used as the snood of a fishing line.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To eviscerate.

Example Sentences
  • The fisherman guts the fish before cooking them.
2 Definition

To remove or destroy the most important parts of.

Example Sentences
  • Congress gutted the welfare bill.
3 Definition

To show determination or courage (especially in the combination guts out).

Example Sentences
  • He gutsed out a 6-1 win.