SHELTER


Meaning of SHELTER in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' shel-t ə r

Function: noun

Etymology: origin unknown

Date: 1585

1 a : something that covers or affords protection <a bomb shelter > b : an establishment providing food and shelter (as to the homeless) c : an establishment that houses and feeds stray animals

2 : a position or the state of being covered and protected <took shelter >

– shel · ter · less \ -l ə s \ adjective

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