shelter
nouns
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
is a type of (narrower)
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
"the structure consisted of a series of arches"; "she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons"
protective covering that provides protection from the weather
is a type of (narrower)
a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury
"they had no protection from the fallout"; "wax provided protection for the floors"
the condition of being protected
"they were huddled together for protection"; "he enjoyed a sense of peace and protection in his new home"
a way of organizing business to reduce the taxes it must pay on current earnings
temporary housing for homeless or displaced persons
is a type of (narrower)
structures collectively in which people are housed
verbs
provide shelter for
"After the earthquake, the government could not provide shelter for the thousands of homeless people"
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