noun
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
noun
protective covering that provides protection from the weather
noun
the condition of being protected
Synonyms
Examples
- they were huddled together for protection
- he enjoyed a sense of peace and protection in his new home
noun
a way of organizing business to reduce the taxes it must pay on current earnings
Synonyms
tax shelter
noun
temporary housing for homeless or displaced persons
verb
provide shelter for
Examples
- After the earthquake, the government could not provide shelter for the thousands of homeless people
verb
invest (money) so that it is not taxable