noun
- a strong tendon or ligament in the neck of an animal, especially one used for making bowstrings or thread
Usage: archaic; historical
Examples
- The medieval archer carefully prepared the packwax for his new bowstring.
- Hunters would often save the packwax from deer to make durable cord.
- The packwax provided the necessary strength and flexibility for the bow.
- Traditional craftsmen valued packwax for its resilience in making strings.
- The packwax was extracted from the animal’s neck with great care.