SHELTER


Meaning of SHELTER in English

■ noun

1》 a place giving protection from bad weather or danger.

2》 a place providing food and accommodation for the homeless.

3》 an animal sanctuary.

4》 a shielded condition; protection.

■ verb

1》 provide with ~.

↘find refuge or take cover.

2》 [often as adjective ~ed ] prevent from having to do or face something difficult.

3》 protect (income) from taxation.

Derivatives

~er noun

~less adjective

Origin

C16: perh. an alt. of obs. sheld , an old spelling of shield , + -ure .

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