(a thick liquid, as sugar syrup) to become fibre-like, tenuous when being boiled.

a band of tough tissue, usu. white and fibrous, serving to connect bones, hold organs in place, etc.; a ligament.

to fit or provide with a string or strings (to a musical instrument as violin, etc.).

(fig.) to fix definite limits (as for one's action, time, etc.).

to send by telegraph, as a message; to wire; to telegraph.

the tip of the tusk of an elephant.