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April 07, 2017 Word of the Day

shutter /ˈʃʌtɚ/ noun
shutter
/ˈʃʌtɚ/
noun

plural shutters

A window with shutters
A window with shutters
Definition of SHUTTER

[count]

1 : one of a pair of outside covers for a window that open and close like a door — usually plural

  • She opened the shutters.

— see picture at HOUSE

2 : the part of a camera that opens to allow light in when a picture is taken

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