Sekirov Dictionary

shelter

UK /ˈʃɛltə/US /ˈʃɛltɚ/

noun 8
verb 2
forms 3

noun8

a place where someone or something is kept safe from harm
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A place where a person or animal may find protection from the elements (especially rain, storms, or cold) sometimes as a place to sleep (such as a cave).
- The band of explorers found a shelter behind the waterfall, which they rested at for three days.
A bare-bones above-ground structure meant to provide temporary cover from the elements; usually small and with no door to close.
A place for protection from deadly conditions outside, including military assault; usually partly or fully underground.
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A refuge, sanctuary, or (by metonymy) institution that provides temporary housing or a place to sleep for those in need or in danger.
- (in compounds)
- women's shelter
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An animal shelter.
- I wish more people would look for pets at the shelter before turning to breeders!
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That which provides protection or cover.
- Along with air, water, and food, shelter is often recognized as a human necessity.
The state of being protected or shielded.

verb2

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To provide cover from damage or harassment; to shield; to protect.
- Those ruins sheltered once his sacred head. — 1663
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To take cover.
- During the rainstorm, we sheltered under a tree.

forms

sheltered · sheltering · shelters

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