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shelter

/ˈʃɛltər/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does shelter mean?

noun, verb

A structure for sheltering people or animals from the weather, or a place of refuge or protection. To provide or take shelter from something.

Example

"The family took shelter in the basement during the storm."

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