Associations to the word «Shelter»

Wiktionary

SHELTER, noun. A refuge, haven or other cover or protection from something.
SHELTER, noun. An institution that provides temporary housing for homeless people, battered women etc.
SHELTER, verb. (transitive) To provide cover from damage or harassment; to shield; to protect.
SHELTER, verb. (intransitive) To take cover.
SHELTER DOG, noun. (US) A dog temporarily resident in or obtained from an animal shelter.
SHELTER DOGS, noun. Plural of shelter dog
SHELTER TENT, noun. A small wedge-shaped tent made by folding two waterproof sheets of material together
SHELTER TENTS, noun. Plural of shelter tent

Dictionary definition

SHELTER, noun. A structure that provides privacy and protection from danger.
SHELTER, noun. Protective covering that provides protection from the weather.
SHELTER, noun. The condition of being protected; "they were huddled together for protection"; "he enjoyed a sense of peace and protection in his new home".
SHELTER, noun. A way of organizing business to reduce the taxes it must pay on current earnings.
SHELTER, noun. Temporary housing for homeless or displaced persons.
SHELTER, verb. Provide shelter for; "After the earthquake, the government could not provide shelter for the thousands of homeless people".
SHELTER, verb. Invest (money) so that it is not taxable.

Wise words

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.
Charles de Gaulle