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Plural for the protection afforded by something, typically that surrounds or covers
“There are trees and shrubs in the area where mosquitoes take shelter.”
Plural for a place giving protection from bad weather or danger
“The child was rescued and placed in a temporary shelter for the night.”
Plural for a small, simple, single-storey house or shelter
Plural for a room, group of rooms, or building in which someone may live or stay
Plural for a rooflike covering
Plural for the state of being secluded or shut out, as from company, society, the world, etc.
Plural for the protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization
Plural for a shady structure, usually in a park or garden, and usually surrounded by vegetation
Plural for a dugout, ditch, or foxhole serving as a protective refuge below ground level
Plural for the home of a wild animal
Plural for a place where animals are kept, especially stray animals
Plural for a large farm building used for storing grain, hay, or straw or for housing livestock
Plural for a lodging facility, often of low quality, providing temporary accommodation
Plural for a cabin or hut for relaxing
Plural for a fortified location providing protection and surveillance, sometimes equipped with weaponry
Plural for partial or complete darkness, especially as produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface
Plural for a nature reserve
Plural for a defensive encampment encircled by wagons, especially by South African Boers
Plural for residential facility providing care for a group with synonyms
Plural for something that encloses another thing, especially to protect it
Plural for a shelter or kennel for dogs
Plural for a large garage-like structure where aircraft are kept
Plural for a place where ships can shelter, or dock to load and unload cargo or passengers
Plural for an external covering at the top of a building or structure
Plural for a contiguous area of land totally surrounded by water
Plural for a portable shelter, typically made of cloth and supported by one or more poles
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 keep apart or isolate from others
To take refuge or seclude oneself
To hide oneself or stay out of sight
To keep within a structure or container
To insert or introduce
Shelter
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