Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

shut-down

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.75 in modern English

Syllables: shut--down
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative form of shutdown.

Example Sentences

"Additional warning lights are provided to indicate diesel engine shut-down, traction motor blower failure or high engine cooling water temperature. On the assistant's side of the cab, another light shows should the train heating boiler shut down."

Etymology

Deverbal from shut down.

Inflected Forms

shut-downs (plural)

Questions

What does shut-down mean?: Alternative form of shutdown.
Where does shut-down come from?: Deverbal from shut down.

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