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The protection afforded by something, typically that surrounds or covers
“There are trees and shrubs in the area where mosquitoes take shelter.”
A place giving protection from bad weather or danger
“The child was rescued and placed in a temporary shelter for the night.”
A small, simple, single-storey house or shelter
A room, group of rooms, or building in which someone may live or stay
A rooflike covering
The state of being secluded or shut out, as from company, society, the world, etc.
The protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization
A shady structure, usually in a park or garden, and usually surrounded by vegetation
A dugout, ditch, or foxhole serving as a protective refuge below ground level
The home of a wild animal
A place where animals are kept, especially stray animals
A large farm building used for storing grain, hay, or straw or for housing livestock
A lodging facility, often of low quality, providing temporary accommodation
A cabin or hut for relaxing
A fortified location providing protection and surveillance, sometimes equipped with weaponry
Partial or complete darkness, especially as produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface
A nature reserve
A defensive encampment encircled by wagons, especially by South African Boers
Residential facility providing care for a group with synonyms
Something that encloses another thing, especially to protect it
A specialized facility that provides residence and care for people unable to look after themselves
An area where tents are pitched
A large garage-like structure where aircraft are kept
A place where ships can shelter, or dock to load and unload cargo or passengers
An external covering at the top of a building or structure
A contiguous area of land totally surrounded by water
To protect or shield from harm or bad weather
“During the war, the large wall would shelter the townsfolk from attacks.”
To find refuge or take cover from bad weather or danger
“The rooms have fantastic views and serve as a good place to shelter if the weather gets bad.”
To provide housing or accommodation for
“The site has tents to shelter visiting campers.”
To shut off from view
To escape into a burrow, hole, etc.
To hide oneself or stay out of sight
To keep within a structure or container
To insert or introduce
Shelter
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