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shelter

/ˈʃɛltə/
noun

  1. A refuge, haven or other cover or protection from something.

  2. An institution that provides temporary housing for homeless people, battered women etc.

verb

  1. To provide cover from damage or harassment; to shield; to protect.

  2. To take cover.

    "During the rainstorm, we sheltered under a tree."

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