No. 11,944 in Russian
затворы
"Затворы" in English means "shutters" or "bolt mechanisms," depending on context.
In a sentence
Охотник проверил затворы ружей перед охотой.
The hunter checked the gun locks before hunting.
Here, 'затворы' refers to the gun locks, mechanisms in firearms used for loading and firing.
На крепостных воротах были установлены затворы для защиты.
Gate locks were installed on the fortress gates for protection.
In this sentence, 'затворы' means gate locks or barriers, mechanisms ensuring security for doors or gates.
Затворы на плотине открылись, и вода начала течь.
The sluice gates on the dam opened, and water began to flow.
Here, 'затворы' refers to sluice gates, devices used to regulate the flow of water in dams.
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