English · Word Candidate

shutting

/ˈʃʌtɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: shuttings

Meaning · English

The act by which something is shut.

Noun

openings and shuttings of doors

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “shutting” mean?

The act by which something is shut.

Is “shutting” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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