Shute

[ shoot ]

noun

1. Nevil Nevil Shute Norway, 1899–1960, British novelist and aeronautical engineer.

Shute

/ ʃuːt /

noun

1. ShuteNevil18991960MEnglishWRITING: novelist Nevil , real name Nevil Shute Norway. 1899–1960, English novelist, in Australia after World War II: noted for his novels set in Australia, esp A Town like Alice (1950) and On the Beach (1957)

Example Sentences

“The rules protecting fish only work when they are enforced,” said Chris Shutes, executive director of the California Sportfishing Protection Alliance.

From Los Angeles Times

One of those criticizing the state’s approach in the delta is Chris Shutes, executive director of the California Sportfishing Protection Alliance.

From Los Angeles Times

He was inspired by the use of the song in the seminal movie “Vision Quest” when Louden Swain warms up to wrestle Brian Shute.

From Seattle Times

It happened between Bonchurch Shute and Smugglers Haven, near Ventnor, on the south east coast of the island on Sunday night.

From BBC

“But thought, OK, I’m a big girl — I can make it for 24 hours,” Shute recalled later.

From Los Angeles Times