gut

To completely destroy the interior of a building, usually by fire.

"The fire gutted the old house."

To remove the internal organs from an animal or fish.

"They gutted the deer after the hunt."

Informal term for courage, determination, or a strong intuitive feeling.

"He had the guts to tell her the truth."

The digestive tract or internal organs of an animal, especially the intestines.

"The fish's guts were removed before cooking."