Meaning of 'shelter'

Find the meaning of the word ‘shelter’

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Meaning of ‘shelter’

7 definitions found.

shelter

noun

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

noun

protective covering that provides protection from the weather

noun

temporary housing for homeless or displaced persons

noun

a way of organizing business to reduce the taxes it must pay on current earnings

Synonyms: tax shelter

noun

the condition of being protected

Synonyms: protection

verb

invest money so that it is not taxable

Example: "They sheltered their profits in an offshore bank."

verb

provide shelter for

Example: "After the earthquake, the government could not provide shelter for the thousands of homeless people"

Source: WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University

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