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lute Synonyms
Another word for lute
Choosing another word for lute depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A thick, sticky clay or cement used to seal joints or connections in pipes, vessels, and furnaces to make them airtight or watertight.
Usage Example
"The alchemist applied a thick layer of luting to the glass retort to ensure no vapors could escape during the distillation process."
Strongest
luting
Strong
lutation
putty
sealant
Weak
cement
• verb (Context 2)
To seal, coat, or pack a joint, vessel, or furnace with lute to prevent the escape of gas or liquid.
Usage Example
"The technician carefully luted the crucible before placing it in the high-temperature kiln."
Strong
seal
caulk
putty
cement
Weak
plaster
• verb (Context 3)
To play the lute, or to perform a song accompanied by a lute.
Usage Example
"He spent the afternoon luting in the garden, practicing complex melodies from the Renaissance."
Weak
strum
Opposites of lute
The opposite of lute shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
unseal
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Lute. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/lute