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shutter

Pronunciation: [ˈʃʌtər]

Word

Learn how to use shutter in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “photography”

(noun) a part of a camera that opens and closes to let in light. When you take a picture, the shutter opens for a moment, allowing light to hit the camera's sensor.

Example

The shutter clicked open, capturing the beautiful sunset.

Example

The shutter didn't work properly, and the picture turned out dark.

Example

Did you hear the shutter snap when the photo was taken?

Context: “construction”

(noun) a cover that can be opened or closed over a window or door. It's used to block out light and keep things safe at home.

Example

She closed the shutters to keep the bright sun out of her room.

Example

The shutters were broken, so they couldn't keep the cold air out.

Example

Are the shutters on the windows secured for the storm?

Context: “mechanics”

(verb) to close something like a camera shutter or window shutters. It means to make them shut tight to stop light or air from coming in.

Example

He shuttered the windows before leaving the house.

Example

She didn’t shutter the camera quickly enough, and the image was blurry.

Example

Can you shutter the window before it starts raining?

How to pronounce shutter

Pronunciation: [ˈʃʌtər]

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