5 letter words with HUT in the middle

Chute

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A chute is a narrow, steep-sided passage, especially one that water flows along or one that is used in a mine or factory for moving things from one level to another.

Pronunciations: US: /ʃut/ UK: /ʃuːt/

Origin and Usage: The word "chute" originated from the French word "chute", which means "fall". It has been in use in English since the 19th century. The word is commonly used in the context of waterfalls, mines, factories, and other industrial settings.

Synonyms: Channel, passage, tube, pipe, flume.

Related Words: Slide, shoot, slush, scuff, scold.

Example Sentences:

• She watched the water flow down the chute and into the river below.
• The miners used the chute to transport the coal from the mine to the surface.
• The factory had a chute that moved the products from the upper floors to the loading dock.
• He slid down the chute and landed in the pool with a big splash.
• The package was sent down the chute and arrived at its destination in record time.

Shuts

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To close something firmly or to stop something from working or continuing.

Pronunciation (US): /ʃʌts/

Pronunciation (UK): /ʃʌts/

Origin and Usage: The word "shuts" is the third person singular form of the verb "shut". It is derived from the Old English word "scyttan" which means "to close". The word has been in use since the 14th century.

Synonyms: Close, seal, lock, fasten, secure, block.

Related Words: Close, locks, seals, stops, locks, bolts.

Example Sentences:

• He shuts the door quietly so as not to wake the baby.
• The store shuts at 9 pm every night.
• The company shuts down its operations due to financial difficulties.
• She shuts her eyes and takes a deep breath to calm down.