shutter

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈʃʌtɚ/ or [ˈʃʌɾɚ]

• Audio (US)

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• Homophone: shudder

Noun

Singular shutter

Plural shutters

1. (usually plural) Shutters are protective panels placed over windows to block out the light.
2. (photography) A shutter is the part of a camera, normally closed, that opens for a short period of time to let light in when taking a picture.