This is the 11944th most frequent Russian word.
затворы
"Затворы" in English means "shutters" or "bolt mechanisms," depending on context.
Here, 'затворы' refers to the gun locks, mechanisms in firearms used for loading and firing.
Охотник проверил затворы ружей перед охотой.
The hunter checked the gun locks before hunting.
In this sentence, 'затворы' means gate locks or barriers, mechanisms ensuring security for doors or gates.
На крепостных воротах были установлены затворы для защиты.
Gate locks were installed on the fortress gates for protection.
Here, 'затворы' refers to sluice gates, devices used to regulate the flow of water in dams.