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   Shel·ter

   /ˈSHeltər/

   

   noun

   • 1. a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger.
   • ▪ a place providing food and accommodations for the homeless.
   • ▪ an animal sanctuary. Similar sanctuaryplace of shelterrefugeaccommodationhousinghomeplace of safetyhavensafe havensanctumsafe househarborport in a stormarkretreatboltholefoxholehiding placehideawayhideoutfastnessquerencia
   • ▪ a shielded or safe condition; protection: "he hung back in the shelter of a rock" Similar protectionshieldcovera roofscreenshadesafetysecuritydefenserefugesanctuaryasylumsafe keepingsafeguardingOpposite dangerexposure

   verb

   • 1. protect or shield from something harmful, especially bad weather: "the hut sheltered him from the cold wind" Similar protectkeep safeshieldcoverscreenshadekeep from harmafford protection toprovide protection forsavesafeguardwrapcover forpreserveconservedefendcushionsecureguardhedgeinoculateinsulateOpposite endangerexpose
   • ▪ find refuge or take cover from bad weather or danger: "people were sheltering under store canopies and trees" Similar take sheltertake refugeseek protectionseek refugeseek sanctuarytake coverinformal:hole up
   • ▪ prevent (someone) from having to do or face something difficult or unpleasant: "we are sheltered from the awfulness of reality"
   • ▪ protect (income) from taxation: "only your rental income can be sheltered"

   Word Origin late 16th century: perhaps an alteration of sheld, an old spelling of shield, + -ure.

   Derivatives

   • 1. shelterer noun
   • 2. shelterless adjective

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › shelterShelter Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of SHELTER is something that covers or affords protection. How to use shelter in a sentence.

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   Shelter definition: something beneath, behind, or within which a person, animal, or thing is protected from storms, missiles, adverse conditions, etc.; refuge.. See examples of SHELTER used in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSHELTER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   SHELTER definition: 1. (a building designed to give) protection from bad weather, danger, or attack: 2. to protect…. Learn more.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › shelterShelter - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Shelter is one of the basic human needs along with food, water, and companionship. It is a structure that protects you from the elements and gives you a place to live.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › shelterSHELTER | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   SHELTER meaning: 1. (a building designed to give) protection from bad weather, danger, or attack: 2. to protect…. Learn more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSHELTER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · A shelter is a small building or covered place which is made to protect people from bad weather or danger.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionshelter noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   [countable] a building, usually owned by a charity, that provides a place to stay for people without a home, or protection for people or animals who have been badly treated. a night shelter for homeless people. an animal shelter. see also hostel, tax shelter. Extra Examples. Topics Houses and homes b2, Social issues b2.