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shelter
shelter
/ˈʃɛltɝ/
noun
(
)
A structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
(
shelter
)
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
The homeless sought shelter in the warm, safe haven.
The homeless sought shelter in the warm, safe haven.
(
)
Protective covering that provides protection from the weather
(
shelter
)
protective covering that provides protection from the weather
Many animals seek shelter from the harsh weather conditions.
Many animals seek shelter from the harsh weather conditions.
Temporary housing for homeless or displaced persons
(
shelter
)
temporary housing for homeless or displaced persons
The city set up a shelter for those displaced by the hurricane.
The city set up a shelter for those displaced by the hurricane.
A way of organizing business to reduce the taxes it must pay on current earnings
(
shelter
,
tax shelter
)
a way of organizing business to reduce the taxes it must pay on current earnings
The condition of being protected
(
shelter
,
protection
)
the condition of being protected
They were huddled together for protection
they were huddled together for protection
He enjoyed a sense of peace and protection in his new home
he enjoyed a sense of peace and protection in his new home
verb
(
)
Provide shelter for
(
shelter
)
provide shelter for
After the earthquake, the government could not provide shelter for the thousands of homeless people
After the earthquake, the government could not provide shelter for the thousands of homeless people
Invest (money) so that it is not taxable
(
shelter
)
invest (money) so that it is not taxable
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