The part of the digestive tract that extends from the stomach to the anus; the intestines. The doctor examined the patient's gut to diagnose the issue.
The innermost emotional or visceral part of a person; instinct or intuition. She had a gut feeling that something was wrong.
A narrow passage or channel, especially a small stream or a narrow inlet of the sea. The fishermen navigated their boat through the gut to reach the open sea.
The internal parts or essence of something. The mechanic had to replace the gut of the engine to get it running again.
Courage or determination; fortitude (usually plural). He finally found the guts to confront his boss.
A strong, thin cord made from animal intestines, used for violin strings, surgical sutures, fishing lines, etc. Traditional surgeons once relied on cat-gut to close wounds.
To remove the internal organs of a fish or other animal before cooking it. The chef expertly gutted the fish before preparing it for the meal.
To destroy the interior of a building, leaving only the exterior intact. The fire gutted the old warehouse, leaving only the outer walls standing.
To take away the most important parts of something, making it ineffective. The new regulations gutted the original policy, rendering it almost useless.
To cause great disappointment or distress to; devastate emotionally. The sudden cancellation of the project completely gutted the team.