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Shelter

noun

/ˈʃel.tər/

Meaning

a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger

The hikers found shelter in a cave during the heavy rain.

They found shelter from the storm in the nearby barn.

refuge, sanctuary, protection, haven, retreat

Entry 1

refuge, sanctuary, protection, haven

Entry 2

refuge, haven, sanctuary, retreat

exposure, danger, vulnerability, openness

Entry 1

exposure, danger, vulnerability, openness

Entry 2

danger, exposure

seek shelter, provide shelter, emergency shelter, find shelter, take shelter

Entry 1

seek shelter, provide shelter, emergency shelter

Entry 2

seek shelter, find shelter, take shelter

The system of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services in a society.

lack of interest, concern, or sympathy

a supporter of democracy or a member of the Democratic Party in the US

a painful or horrific experience; a severe trial or test

a thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface that...

either of the two soft edges of the mouth