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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).
 abri, refuge
  • 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.
 refuge, abri

shelter verb

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

sheltered adjective

  /ˈʃɛltəd/ , /ˈʃɛltɚd/
  • Protected, as from wind or weather.
 à l'abri de
bus shelter
abribus
animal shelter
refuge animalier, fourrière
shelter belt
brise-vent
shelter tent
tente-abri
air-raid shelter
abri anti-aérien
fallout shelter
abri anti-atomique
women's shelter
refuge pour femmes
homeless shelter
centre d'accueil
night shelter
abri de nuit
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