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Shutter

Noun CEFR C1 Standard
ˈʃʌt.ə

Definitions

  1. One who shuts or closes something.
  2. A surname.
  3. Protective panels, usually wooden, placed over windows to block out the light.
    plural-normally
  4. The part of a camera, normally closed, that opens for a controlled period of time to let light in when taking a picture.
  5. Any other opening and closing device.

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Examples

the openers and shutters of the sluices we believe are basic to the history of mind
The volunteers consisted of a ringmaster, two experienced young cattlemen to grade the cattle, gate-openers and shutters[…]”
“A service hatch with sliding shutter is situated at the end of the kitchen next to the dining compartment. […] A shutter, in three parts, is fitted, which when lowered completely encloses the bar.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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