shelter


Definition: Meaning of, shelter in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈʃɛltə /

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shelter shelters
  1. [uncountable] a place to live, considered as one of the basic needs of life
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  2. [uncountable] protection from danger or from wind, rain, hot sun etc
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  3. [countable] a building where people or animals that have nowhere to live or that are in danger can stay and receive help
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  4. [countable] a building or an area with a roof over it that protects you from the weather or from danger
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
shelter sheltered sheltered
Present Participle Third Person Singular
sheltering shelters
  1. [transitive] to provide a place where someone or something is protected, especially from the weather or from danger
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  2. [intransitive] to stay in or under a place where you are protected from the weather or from danger
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Shelter


Definition: Meaning of, Shelter in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈʃɛltə /

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  1. a British CHARITY organization that helps people who are HOMELESS (= do not have a home to live in)
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Shelter used in phrases

  • air-raid shelter (noun)
    1. often underground a chamber reinforced against bombing and provided with food and living facilities; used during air raids
  • bomb shelter (noun)
    1. a room or building that is built to protect people from bomb attacks
  • bus shelter (noun)
    1. especially British English a small structure with a roof that keeps people dry while they are waiting for a bus
  • collapsible shelter (noun)
    1. usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs a portable shelter
  • fallout shelter (noun)
    1. a building under the ground in which people can shelter from a NUCLEAR attack
  • shelter deck (noun)
    1. upper deck having no overhead protection from the weather, but sheltering the deck below
  • shelter tent (noun)
    1. a wedge-shaped tent; usually without a floor or windows
  • tax shelter (noun)
    1. a plan or method that allows you to legally avoid paying tax
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