lute Synonyms
Another word for lute
• noun (Context 1)
A plucked stringed instrument with a long, fretted neck and a hollow, pear-shaped body with a vaulted back, widely played in Europe from the late Middle Ages to the 18th century.
"The court musician gently plucked the strings of his oud to accompany the singer's ballad."
• noun (Context 2)
A thick, sticky clay or cement used to seal joints or connections in pipes, vessels, and furnaces to make them airtight or watertight.
"The alchemist applied a thick layer of sealant to the glass retort to ensure no vapors could escape during the distillation process."
• verb (Context 3)
To seal, coat, or pack a joint, vessel, or furnace with lute to prevent the escape of gas or liquid.
"The technician carefully luted the crucible before placing it in the high-temperature kiln."
• verb (Context 4)
To play the lute, or to perform a song accompanied by a lute.
"He spent the afternoon luting in the garden, practicing complex melodies from the Renaissance."
Opposites of lute
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of lute varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: