shelter
IPA: ʃˈɛɫtɝ
noun
- A refuge, haven or other cover or protection from something.
- An institution that provides temporary housing for homeless people, battered women, etc.
verb
- (transitive) To provide cover from damage or harassment; to shield; to protect.
- (intransitive) To take cover.
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Examples of "shelter" in Sentences
- The children sought shelter from the heavy rain under the large oak tree
- Many animals find shelter in the burrows they dig in the ground
- The community center provides shelter for those in need during harsh weather
- We built a small shelter out of branches and leaves for our camping trip
- After the storm, the town worked together to create temporary shelter for displaced families
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