shutter

noun verb

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: shut-ter (2)

English Definition

A hinged barrier used to close a window, or a device that opens and closes to expose film in a camera

Example Sentence

She closed the window shutter to keep out the sunlight.

US IPA /ˈʃʌtĖŽ.ɚ/
UK IPA /ˈʃʌt.ə/

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