Stout cord (4)
I believe the answer is:
rope
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">stout cord</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this before)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for rope that I've seen before include "Stranded fastener" , "A thick strong cord" , "Lash" , "will it bring in easy money when old?" , "Pore over a woven cord" .)