1. That which has been taken illegally or through violence: The pirates' loot was splendid and the jewels glittered in the sun.
2. A casual expression referring to gifts which can be taken away by children from a party: Each child had a bag of loot to take home after the birthday party.

To rob or to steal, usually accompanied by violence: The highway robbers threatened to loot the stagecoach if the driver did not cooperate.

1. A stringed musical instrument which has a rounded body like a pear, a fingerboard, and is tuned by turning pegs in the peg box, which is bent back: The lute, with its gentle tones, was played to accompany the singer in her recital.
2. Clay or a similar substance which, when packed around pipes, etc., is used to protect against the leakage of liquid or gas: When Henry, the plumber, had completed his work, he coated the nipples and joints with lute to prevent moisture from leaking out of them.