shutters

[US]/[ʃʌtəz]/
[UK]/[ˈʃʌtərz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.movable wooden or metal panels used to cover a window; a device used to control the flow of liquid or gas
v.to close or block an entrance; to stop a process or activity; to put an end to something

Phrases & Collocations

shutters closed

draw the shutters

shutter repair

shutter down

old shutters

shutter open

shutters rattling

wooden shutters

shutters slammed

closing shutters

Example Sentences

the old house had charming weathered shutters.

we closed the shutters to keep out the morning sun.

the storm damaged several shutters on the porch.

he installed new shutters on all the windows.

the shutters rattled in the strong wind.

she painted the shutters a bright blue color.

the cafe had elegant wooden shutters.

we need to repair the broken shutters soon.

the shutters provided privacy from the street.

he adjusted the shutters to let in more light.

the shutters added a touch of character to the facade.

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