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
Examples
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.