luting
ˈluːtɪŋ
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Definition of luting - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
sealingTECH.substance making surfaces impervious to gas or liquidTECH.
  • Luting was applied to ensure the container was airtight.
caulking
2.
constructionTECH.sticky clay or cement for sealing gapsTECH.
  • The workers used luting to seal the pipe joints.
adhesive cement sealant
3.
cookingRarestrip of pastry sealing a pie lidRare
  • She applied luting to the pie before baking.

Adjective

1.
adhesionTECH.related to sealing with a sticky substanceTECH.
  • The luting material was applied to the dental crown.
bonding cementing sealing
2.
constructionTECH.used for sealing or bonding surfacesTECH.
  • The luting material was applied to the dental crown.
adhesive bonding sealing
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Images of luting

  • luting: sticky clay or cement for sealing gaps
    sticky clay or cement for sealing gaps
  • luting: strip of pastry sealing a pie lid
    strip of pastry sealing a pie lid

Origin of luting

Latin, lutum (mud)

Examples of luting in a sentence

  • A layer of luting was used in the experiment.
  • Luting was applied to the cracks in the wall.
  • They mixed luting to fix the broken tiles.
  • The chef demonstrated how to make luting.
  • Luting ensures the pie's contents stay moist.
  • The luting agent ensured the tiles stayed in place.

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  1. French:mastic, adhésif, ...
  2. German:Dichtungsmaterial, Kleb-, ...
  3. Italian:sigillante, adesivo, ...
  4. Spanish:cemento de sellado, adhesivo, ...
  5. Portuguese:selagem, adesivo, ...
  6. Chinese:密封剂, 粘合的, ...
  7. Japanese:ルーティング, 接着の, ...
  8. Arabic:مَادَّة مَانِعَة لِلتَّسَرُّب, لَاصِق, ...
  9. Hebrew:חוֹמֶר אִטּוּם, מַדְבִּיק, ...
  10. Russian:уплотнитель, липкий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:герметик, лютувальний, ...
  12. Hindi:ल्यूटिंग, चिपकाने वाला, ...
lute
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Definition of lute - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
musicstringed instrument with a pear-shaped body
  • She played a beautiful melody on her lute.
guitar mandolin
2.
sealing materialDatedthick clay or cement used to seal gapsDated
  • The workers used lute to seal the pipe joints.
cement putty sealant

Verb

1.
sealingtr.Datedseal with a material to make airtighttr.Dated
  • He luted the jar to preserve the jam..
caulk close seal
2.
artintr.Rareplay music on a small pear-shaped string instrumentintr.Rare
  • She loves to lute in the evenings.
play pluck strum
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Images of lute

  • lute: stringed instrument with a pear-shaped body
    stringed instrument with a pear-shaped body
  • lute: thick clay or cement used to seal gaps
    thick clay or cement used to seal gaps

Origin of lute

Arabic, al-ʿūd (the wood)

Examples of lute in a sentence

  • A lute was prominently featured in the Renaissance ensemble.
  • They applied lute around the chimney to prevent leaks.
  • Lute was used to seal the cracks in the old oven.
  • She carefully luted the pipe to prevent any leaks.
  • The craftsman luted the container to ensure it was watertight.
  • He would lute softly to calm his mind.

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  1. French:luth, sceller, ...
  2. German:Laute, abdichten, ...
  3. Italian:liuto, chiudere ermeticamente, ...
  4. Spanish:laúd, cerrar herméticamente, ...
  5. Portuguese:alaúde, selar, ...
  6. Chinese:鲁特琴, 密封, ...
  7. Japanese:リュート, 密封する, ...
  8. Arabic:عُود, أَحْكَمَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לָאוּטָה, לֶאֱטוֹם, ...
  10. Russian:лютня, замазывать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:лютня, ущільнювати, ...
  12. Hindi:ल्यूट, लूट करना, ...
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