shelter
shelter Lexical Profile
shelter Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A place or structure providing temporary protection from bad weather, danger, or attack.
"The hikers sought shelter in a small wooden cabin when the thunderstorm began."
An establishment or building designed to provide housing and care for people or animals in need.
"They adopted an energetic golden retriever from the local animal shelter."
The abstract state or condition of being protected, shielded, or kept safe from harm.
"The ancient stone wall provided excellent shelter against the bitter northern wind."
• verb
To protect or shield from danger, bad weather, or observation.
"The mother bear sheltered her vulnerable cubs from the harsh winter blizzard."
To find refuge or take cover from bad weather, danger, or attack.
"We had to shelter under an overpass until the heavy rain subsided."
To protect income or assets from taxation by using legal investments or financial restructuring.
"The entrepreneur established an offshore trust to shelter her growing wealth from high domestic taxes."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Late 16th century: perhaps an alteration of the late Middle English 'sheltron' (a phalanx or shield-wall), derived from Old English 'scield' (shield) + 'truma' (troop).
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