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Meaning of 'shelter'
Meaning of 'shelter' (Webster Dictionary)
1. Shelter 
[ n.]
- That which covers or defends from injury or annoyance; a
protection; a screen. [ n.]- One who protects; a guardian; a defender.
- The state of being covered and protected; protection; security.
2. Shelter [ v. i.]
- To take shelter. [ v. i.]3. Shelter [ v. t.]
- To be a shelter for; to provide with a shelter; to
cover from injury or annoyance; to shield; to protect. [ v. t.]- To screen or cover from notice; to disguise.
- To betake to cover, or to a safe place; -- used reflexively.
Meaning of 'shelter' (Princeton's WordNet)
1. shelter [ n]
[ n]Meaning (1):
- the condition of being protected
- the condition of being protected
Example in sentence:
- he enjoyed a sense of peace and protection in his new home;
- they were huddled together for protection
2. shelter [ v]
[ v]Meaning (2):
- provide shelter for
- provide shelter for
Example in sentence:
- After the earthquake, the government could not provide shelter for the thousands of homeless people
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