shelter

shelter

noun

"Shelter" means a place of refuge or protection.

 

verb

The verb "shelter" means to provide protection or refuge.

 

Example

noun

  1. During the storm, we sought shelter in a nearby cave.
  2. The animal shelter is always in need of volunteers to help care for the animals.
  3. The homeless people found temporary shelter in the abandoned building.

verb

  1. The umbrella sheltered us from the rain.
  2. The animal shelter took in the abandoned dog.
  3. The soldiers sheltered the villagers from the enemy attack.