tailgut

Noun

 * 1)  A cord which loops through the tailpiece and around the endpin of stringed musical instruments, and which is held at tension by a knot to secure the tailpiece to the body, traditionally made only of gut but now also made of nylon, wire and other synthetic materials.
 * 2)  The portion of the gut beyond the anus.

Synonyms

 * postcloacal gut, postanal gut
 * postcloacal gut, postanal gut

Translations

 * French: attache cordier