shelter
[ˈʃɛltɚ]
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shelter
noun
- a structure that covers or protects people or things
- a place that provides food and protection for people or animals that need assistance
- a place to live
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shelter
verb
- to protect (someone) from danger, bad weather, etc. : to provide shelter for (someone) —often + from —often used figuratively
- to be in a place that provides protection from danger, bad weather, etc. : to take shelter