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shelter
noun
1 shelter
A structure that provides privacy and protection from danger.
Roget 666:
refuge,
sanctuary,
retreat,
fastness;
acropolis;
keep,
last resort;
ward;
prison
etc.
752;
asylum,
ark,
home,
refuge for the destitute;
almshouse†;
hiding place
etc.
(ambush)
530;
sanctum sanctorum [Lat.]
etc.
(privacy)
893.
roadstead,
anchorage;
breakwater,
mole,
port,
haven;
harbor,
harbor of refuge;
seaport;
pier,
jetty,
embankment,
quay.
covert,
cover,
shelter,
screen,
lee wall,
wing,
shield,
umbrella;
barrier;
dashboard,
dasher [U.S.].
wall
etc.
(inclosure)
232;
fort
etc.
(defense)
717.
anchor,
kedge;
grapnel,
grappling iron;
sheet anchor,
killick†;
mainstay;
support
etc.
215;
cheek
etc.
706;
ballast.
jury mast;
vent-peg;
safety valve,
blow-off valve;
safety lamp;
lightning rod,
lightning conductor;
safety belt,
airbag,
seat belt;
antilock brakes,
antiskid tires,
snow tires.
means of escape
etc.
(escape)
671;
lifeboat,
lifejacket,
life buoy,
swimming belt,
cork jacket;
parachute,
plank,
steppingstone;
emergency landing.
safeguard
etc.
(protection)
664.
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Dutch: haven, onderdak, schoot, schuilplaats, toevluchtsoord, vluchtoord, vluchtplaats, wijkplaats
Polish: schronienie
2 shelter
Protective covering that provides protection from the weather.
3 shelter
The condition of being protected.
synonym: protection.
Polish: schronienie
4 shelter
A way of organizing business to reduce the taxes it must pay on current earnings.
synonym: tax shelter.
5 shelter
Temporary housing for homeless or displaced persons.
Polish: azyl, schronisko
verb
1 shelter
Provide shelter for.
Roget 664:
be safe
etc.
adj.;
keep one's head above water,
tide over,
save one's bacon;
ride out the storm,
weather the storm;
light upon one's feet,
land on one's feet;
bear a charmed life;
escape
etc.
671.
make safe,
render safe
etc.
Adj.;
protect;
take care of
etc.
(care)
459;
preserve
etc.
670;
cover,
screen,
shelter,
shroud,
flank,
ward;
guard
etc.
(defend)
717;
secure
etc.
(restrain)
751;
entrench,
intrench†,
fence round
etc.
(circumscribe)
229;
house,
nestle,
ensconce;
take charge of.
escort,
convoy;
garrison;
watch,
mount guard,
patrol.
make assurance doubly sure
etc.
(caution)
864;
take up a loose thread;
take precautions
etc.
(prepare for)
673;
double reef topsails.
seek safety;
take shelter,
find shelter
etc.
666.
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2 shelter
Invest (money) so that it is not taxable.
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