Luted

Part of speech: verb

Definitions

1. To be enclosed or secured using a pliable substance that prevents leakage or entry of air or liquid
2. Referring to something that has been made airtight or watertight by applying a soft material to seal gaps or joints
3. To be sealed or made impervious by the application of a soft, pliable compound that fills gaps and prevents the passage of fluids or gases

Etymology: "Luted" is the past tense and past participle of "lute", meaning to seal a joint with a paste of clay or similar material. The verb comes through Old French "lut" from Latin "lutum", meaning mud, so a luted vessel is sealed with something close to mud.