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lute

/l(j)uːt/ /luːt/

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noun

Laute

A fretted stringed instrument of European origin, similar to the guitar, having a bowl-shaped body or soundbox; any of a wide variety of chordophones with a pear-shaped body and a neck whose upper surface is in the same plane as the soundboard, with strings along the neck and parallel to the soundboard.

Examples :

"The musician gently plucked the strings of his lute, filling the room with a soft, medieval melody. "

Der Musiker zupfte sanft die Saiten seiner Laute und erfüllte den Raum mit einer sanften, mittelalterlichen Melodie.

music entertainment culture

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verb

Laute spielen

To play on a lute, or as if on a lute.

Examples :

"She liked to lute softly in the evenings, filling the living room with delicate melodies. "

Sie spielte abends gerne sanft Laute und erfüllte das Wohnzimmer mit zarten Melodien.

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noun

Dichtmasse, Kitt

Thick sticky clay or cement used to close up a hole or gap, especially to make something air-tight.

Examples :

"The carpenter used lute to seal the gaps in the window frame, making the room more soundproof. "

Der Zimmermann verwendete Dichtmasse, um die Lücken im Fensterrahmen zu verschließen und den Raum schallisolierter zu machen.

material substance technical

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noun

Dichtungsring

A packing ring, as of rubber, for fruit jars, etc.

Examples :

"I need to buy new lutes to make sure the strawberry jam jars are sealed properly. "

Ich muss neue Dichtungsringe kaufen, um sicherzustellen, dass die Erdbeermarmeladengläser richtig verschlossen sind.

material item utensil

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noun

Abstreichlatte

(brickmaking) A straight-edged piece of wood for striking off superfluous clay from earth.

Examples :

"The bricklayer used the lute to smooth off the excess clay from the newly formed brick. "

Der Maurer benutzte die Abstreichlatte, um den überschüssigen Ton von dem neu geformten Ziegel abzuziehen.

utensil building material

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verb

Verleimen

To fix or fasten something with lute.

Examples :

"The plumber had to lute the pipe joint with sealant to prevent any leaks. "

Der Klempner musste die Rohrverbindung mit Dichtmittel verleimen, um Lecks zu verhindern.

material technical