Australian English Meaning of shelter

shelter

Other Australian English words related to shelter

Definitions and Meaning of shelter in English

Wordnet

shelter (n)

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

protective covering that provides protection from the weather

the condition of being protected

a way of organizing business to reduce the taxes it must pay on current earnings

temporary housing for homeless or displaced persons

Wordnet

shelter (v)

provide shelter for

invest (money) so that it is not taxable

Webster

shelter (n.)

That which covers or defends from injury or annoyance; a protection; a screen.

One who protects; a guardian; a defender.

The state of being covered and protected; protection; security.

Webster

shelter (v. t.)

To be a shelter for; to provide with a shelter; to cover from injury or annoyance; to shield; to protect.

To screen or cover from notice; to disguise.

To betake to cover, or to a safe place; -- used reflexively.

Webster

shelter (v. i.)

To take shelter.

FAQs About the word shelter

shelter

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shelly => Shelly, shellwork => shellwork, shellproof => shellproof, shell-less => shell-less, shell-lac => shellac,