Catling
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkætlɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Catling is a noun meaning catgut; a catgut string.
Meaning
catgut; a catgut string.
More Meanings
- (surgery) A double-edged, sharp-pointed dismembering knife.
- (archaic) A little cat; a kitten.
Example Sentences
but, I am sure, none, unless the fiddler Apollo get his sinews to make catlings on.
For never cat nor catling I shall find, / But mew shall they in Pluto's palace blind.
Festing's bill suggests that a catling could be used to make or improve the handle of a bow.
The brewer's wife was heard to say She'd cleave the catling's tail in twae So Bully raoed and ran away
Word Forms
- catlings
Synonyms for catling
Depending on context, synonyms include catlin.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include catlin, catsicle, cattee, catlicker, catty, cattie.
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