Definition of shut

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Shut (v. t.) To fold together; to close over, as the fingers; to close by bringing the parts together; as, to shut the hand; to shut a book..

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Shut :: Shut (v. t.) To close so as to hinder ingress or egress; as, to shut a door or a gate; to shut one's eyes or mouth..
Shutter :: Shutter (n.) A movable cover or screen for a window, designed to shut out the light, to obstruct the view, or to be of some strength as a defense; a blind..
Blink :: Blink (v. i.) To see with the eyes half shut, or indistinctly and with frequent winking, as a person with weak eyes..
Gatepost :: Gatepost (n.) A post against which a gate closes; -- called also shutting post.
Stopper :: Stopper (n.) One who stops, closes, shuts, or hinders; that which stops or obstructs; that which closes or fills a vent or hole in a vessel..
Deadlight :: Deadlight (n.) A strong shutter, made to fit open ports and keep out water in a storm..
Tine :: Tine (v. t.) To shut in, or inclose..
Blockade :: Blockade (n.) Hence, to shut in so as to prevent egress..
Closure :: Closure (v. t.) That which closes or shuts; that by which separate parts are fastened or closed.
Apron :: Apron (n.) A platform, or flooring of plank, at the entrance of a dock, against which the dock gates are shut..
Shut :: Shut (a.) Rid; clear; free; as, to get shut of a person..
Claudent :: Claudent (a.) Shutting; confining; drawing together; as, a claudent muscle..
Unshut :: Unshut (v. t.) To open, or throw open..
Imbound :: Imbound (v. t.) To inclose in limits; to shut in.
Occlude :: Occlude (v. t.) To shut up; to close.
Twinkle :: Twinkle (v. i.) To open and shut the eye rapidly; to blink; to wink.
Slam :: Slam (v. t.) To shut with force and a loud noise; to bang; as, he slammed the door..
Cage :: Cage (v. i.) To confine in, or as in, a cage; to shut up or confine..
Sconce :: Sconce (v. t.) To shut up in a sconce; to imprison; to insconce.
Connive :: Connive (v. t.) To shut the eyes to; to overlook; to pretend not to see.
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