shelter

1. n. That which covers or defends from injury or annoyance; a protection; a screen. Source: opted

2. n. One who protects; a guardian; a defender. Source: opted

3. n. The state of being covered and protected; protection; security. Source: opted

4. v. t. To be a shelter for; to provide with a shelter; to cover from injury or annoyance; to shield; to protect. Source: opted

5. v. t. To screen or cover from notice; to disguise. Source: opted

6. v. t. To betake to cover, or to a safe place; -- used reflexively. Source: opted

7. v. i. To take shelter. Source: opted

8. n. a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger Source: wordnet

9. n. protective covering that provides protection from the weather Source: wordnet

10. n. the condition of being protected Source: wordnet

11. n. a way of organizing business to reduce the taxes it must pay on current earnings Source: wordnet

12. n. temporary housing for homeless or displaced persons Source: wordnet

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