Thesaurus: shelter

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1. n. That which covers or defends from injury or annoyance; a protection; a screen.
2. n. One who protects; a guardian; a defender.
3. n. The state of being covered and protected; protection; security.
4. v. t. To be a shelter for; to provide with a shelter; to cover from injury or annoyance; to shield; to protect.
5. v. t. To screen or cover from notice; to disguise.
6. v. t. To betake to cover, or to a safe place; -- used reflexively.
7. v. i. To take shelter.
8. n. a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
9. n. protective covering that provides protection from the weather
10. n. the condition of being protected
11. n. a way of organizing business to reduce the taxes it must pay on current earnings
12. n. temporary housing for homeless or displaced persons