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shutter

noun

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Meaning

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A movable panel that covers a window or door, often used for decoration, privacy, or protection from weather.

Example Sentence

The old house had wooden shutters that could be closed to protect the windows from storms.

Usage Note

Used to describe a movable panel that covers a window or door, or the mechanism in a camera that controls exposure time by opening and closing.

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