Meaning & Definition of word "Lute"
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Lute
/luːt/
noun:
- 1. A musical instrument with a hollow body, a fretted neck, and strings that are plucked or strummed.
- Example: She played a beautiful melody on her lute during the garden party.
- 2. The sound produced by a lute.
- Example: The soft lute filled the room, casting a serene atmosphere.
verb:
- 1. To cover or seal a joint or hole in an object with a substance to prevent leakage.
- Example: They decided to lute the cracks in the pottery with clay.
Etymology
Middle English, from Old French 'luth', from Latin 'lutum' meaning 'mud, clay'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
lute music:
Music played on a lute.
lute-like:
Resembling a lute in shape or sound.
Related Words
luthier:
A person who builds or repairs string instruments.
strumming:
The act of playing a stringed instrument by brushing the strings.
Slang Meanings of lute
Meaning: To mess something up.
Example Sentence: He totally lute-ed his chance at a promotion.