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lutes

/l(j)uːts/

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noun

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 musicians tuned their lutes before the Renaissance music concert. "

music art entertainment

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verb

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

Examples :

"He lutes softly in the evenings, filling the room with gentle music. "

music entertainment

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noun

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

Examples :

"The plumber used lutes to seal the gaps around the pipes, making the bathroom air-tight. "

material substance technical

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noun

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

Examples :

"My grandmother always checks the lutes carefully before canning peaches to make sure the jars seal properly. "

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noun

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

Examples :

"The brickmaker used lutes to shave off the extra clay from each mold, ensuring uniform brick size. "

utensil agriculture building industry

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verb

To fix or fasten something with lute.

Examples :

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

technical action