shelter

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. isim 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).

   “The band of explorers found a shelter behind the waterfall, which they rested at for three days.”

2. isim A bare-bones above-ground structure meant to provide temporary cover from the elements; usually small and with no door to close.

   “bus shelter”

3. isim A place for protection from deadly conditions outside, including military assault; usually partly or fully underground.

   “tornado shelter”

4. isim A refuge, sanctuary, or (by metonymy) institution that provides temporary housing or a place to sleep for those in need or in danger.

   “women's shelter”

5. isim An animal shelter.

   “I wish more people would look for pets at the shelter before turning to breeders!”

6. isim That which provides protection or cover.

   “Along with air, water, and food, shelter is often recognized as a human necessity.”

7. isim The state of being protected or shielded.
8. fiil To provide cover from damage or harassment; to shield; to protect.

   “Those ruins sheltered once his sacred head.”

9. fiil To take cover.

   “During the rainstorm, we sheltered under a tree.”