the bowels or entrails, esp of an animal

the belly; paunch

a silky fibrous substance extracted from silkworms, used in the manufacture of fishing tackle

a narrow channel or passage

courage, willpower, or daring; forcefulness

the essential part

to remove the entrails from (fish, etc)

(esp of fire) to destroy the inside of (a building)

to plunder; despoil

to take out the central points of (an article), esp in summary form

arising from or characterized by what is basic, essential, or natural