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Shelter
ˈʃɛltə
- a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger
"huts like this are used as a shelter during the winter"
- a place providing food and accommodation for the homeless
"did they give you any breakfast at the shelter?"
- an animal sanctuary
"the shelter sees many dogs which have been dumped on Dartmoor"
- a shielded or safe condition; protection
"he hung back in the shelter of a rock"
- protect or shield from something harmful, especially bad weather
"the hut sheltered him from the cold wind"
protect keep safe shield cover screen shade keep from harm afford protection to provide protection for save safeguard wrap cover for preserve conserve defend cushion secure guard hedge protected screened shielded covered calm- find refuge or take cover from bad weather or danger
"people were sheltering under store canopies and trees"
- 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"