Strong cord (4)
'strong cord' is the definition.
(cord made from animal intestines)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for catgut that I've seen before include "Material in violin string" , "Tough string for stitches and musical instruments" , "Natural suture cord now largely replaced by artificial polymer" , "Natural material for violin strings" , "Strong cord used in surgery and violin strings" .)
'strong cord' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for rope that I've seen before include "Stranded fastener" , "Master of Suspense directed it" , "Length of material used to tie or secure things" , "Cable, cord, hawser" , "Lasso?" .)