metal shutter

Frequency: 6.05.1 per million words

A shutter made of metal, often for security.

shutterADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

metal

Examples (10)

  • The shop was secured with heavy metal shutters.
  • During the storm, they closed the metal shutters to protect the windows.
  • The old building had ornate metal shutters that were rusted shut.
  • For added security, metal shutters were installed on all ground-floor windows.
  • The architect specified metal shutters for their durability and fire resistance.
  • He could hear the wind rattling against the metal shutters.
  • After the burglary, they decided to replace the wooden ones with strong metal shutters.
  • The store owner lowered the metal shutters at closing time.
  • The emergency services advised residents to secure their homes with metal shutters.
  • The metal shutters gave the building a rather industrial look.