luting

[ loo-ting ]

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noun

any of various readily molded substances for sealing joints, cementing objects together, or waterproofing surfaces.

luting

/ ˈluːtɪŋ /

another name for lute 2
Also calledluting paste a strip of pastry placed around the dish to seal the lid of a pie

Origin of luting¹

First recorded in 1520–30; lute ² + -ing ¹

Dr Buckland says, "It is probable there was some aperture in the luting by which small insects found admission."

After the heat has been applied 20 hours, the bricks and ashes are removed, the luting broken, and the capellina hoisted up.

As he was about to pass luting through the entrance, Lysidice parted the curtains and entered the room.

Put two or three spoonfuls of water to them, and cover them close with another dish, luting their joyning that nothing may expire.

A gang has been ordered to cut clay for the luting of the coke furnaces.

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