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- shuswap/ˈʃuːswɒp/A First Nations people indigenous to south-central British Columbia, Canada, or their language.adjectivenounLow
- shut/ʃʌt/To move (something like a door, lid, or window) into a position that blocks an opening; to close.adjectivenounverb+2B1
- shut off/ʃʌt ˈɒf/To stop the operation or flow of something, such as a machine or supply.nounverbcommon
- shut up/ˌʃʌt ˈʌp/To stop talking; to be quiet.verbC1 (for understanding nuanced/forceful use). A2 for the basic concept of 'be quiet'.
- shut-in/ˈʃʌt.ɪn/A person who is confined indoors, especially due to illness, disability, or a reclusive nature.adjectivenounC1
- shut-out bid/ˈʃʌt aʊt ˈbɪd/In contract bridge, an initial very high bid intended to prevent the opponents from effectively communicating and entering the auction.nounC2
- shutdown/ˈʃʌt.daʊn/The act of ceasing operation, either of a machine, system, business, or event.nounverbB2
- shute/ʃuːt/A rare or dialectal variant spelling of 'chute', primarily meaning a sloping channel or passage for conveying things down.nounVery low
- shuteye/ˈʃʌt.aɪ/A humorous or informal term for sleep, rest, or a nap.nounC2
- shutoff/ˈʃʌtɒf/A device, valve, or mechanism used to stop the flow of something (like water, gas, or electricity).nounB2
- shutout/ˈʃʌt.aʊt/A situation in sports where one team prevents the opposing team from scoring any points.nounverbMedium
- shutter/ˈʃʌtə/A hinged or sliding panel, often made of wood or metal, that covers and protects a window or opening.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
- shutter priority/ˈʃʌtə praɪˈɒrəti/A camera exposure mode where the user sets the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture for correct exposure.adjectivenounLow
- shutter release/ˈʃʌtə rɪˌliːs/A mechanism (usually a button or cable) on a camera that is pressed or activated to open the shutter and take a photograph.nounLow
- shutter speed/ˈʃʌtə spiːd/The length of time a camera's shutter remains open to expose the sensor/film to light, measured in seconds or fractions of a second (e.g., 1/500).nounB2/C1
- shutterbug/ˈʃʌt.ə.bʌɡ/An enthusiastic hobbyist photographer, especially one who pursues photography with zeal and often carries a camera.nounC1 - Low frequency, niche/domain-specific
- shuttering/ˈʃʌtərɪŋ/A temporary structure, typically of wooden boards or metal sheets, used in construction to contain and support wet concrete until it sets hard.nounC1
- shutting stile/ˈʃʌtɪŋ staɪl/The vertical side of a door or window which contains the lock, latch, or bolt, and against which the door closes.nounLow (Specialist)
- shuttle/ˈʃʌt(ə)l/A vehicle or form of transport that travels regularly back and forth between two places, typically a short distance.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
- shuttle armature/ˈʃʌt(ə)l ˈɑːmətjʊə/A specialized, rapidly rotating or oscillating component within a mechanical or electromechanical shuttle system.nounVery Low (Highly specialized technical term)
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