shutter
Pronunciation: [ˈʃʌtər]
Word
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?
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