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shelter noun

  /ˈʃɛltə/ , /ˈʃɛltɚ/
  • A place where a person or animal may find protection from the elements (especially rain, storms, or cold) sometimes as a place to sleep (such as a cave).
 suoja, suojapaikka, turvapaikka
  • A place for protection from deadly conditions outside, including military assault; usually partly or fully underground.
  • A refuge, sanctuary, or (by metonymy) institution that provides temporary housing or a place to sleep for those in need or in danger.
 yömaja

shelter verb

  /ˈʃɛltə/ , /ˈʃɛltɚ/
  • (transitive) To provide cover from damage or harassment; to shield; to protect.
 suojata, suojautua

sheltered adjective

  /ˈʃɛltəd/ , /ˈʃɛltɚd/
  • Protected, as from wind or weather.
 tuulensuojainen
bus shelter
bussikatos
air-raid shelter
väestönsuoja
fallout shelter
väestönsuoja, ydinpommisuoja
women's shelter
turvakoti
night shelter
yömaja
animal shelter
eläinsuoja
homeless shelter
asunnottomien asuntola, löytöeläintarha
shelter screen
suoja
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