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Definitions of shut:

  • verb:   move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
    Example: "Shut the window"
  • verb:   become closed
  • verb:   prevent from entering; shut out
    Example: "The trees were shutting out all sunlight"
  • adjective:   not open
    Example: "The door slammed shut"
  • adjective:   used especially of mouth or eyes
    Example: "His eyes were shut against the sunlight"


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