shelter

Meanings

• noun

  A structure that provides protection from the elements, such as rain, wind, or sunlight.

  - "The family sought shelter from the storm in a cave."
  - "The refugees were provided with temporary shelters."

• verb

  To protect or provide a safe place for something or someone.

  - "The teacher sheltered the student from the bully."
  - "The government sheltered its citizens from economic hardship."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈʃɛltɚ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with shelter
peel , reveal , heel , seal , veil , wheel , steal , feel

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Variants

List of all variants of shelter that leads to same result
shelter , shelterless , shelters , shelter in place , sheltered , sheltered in place , shelterer , shelterers , sheltering , sheltering in place , shelters in place , shelter half , shelter halfs , shelter-in-place , shelter tent , shelter tents , fallout shelter , tax shelter , tax shelters , tax-sheltered , find shelter , find/take shelter , take shelter

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Etymology

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Old English scylfere, from scylf 'shadow, protection'; related to English shield.

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Trivia

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1. The largest shelter in the world is the Kutna Hora Ossuary in the Czech Republic, which is filled with over 40,000 human bones.

2. The term 'shelter' is also used in the field of biology to describe the protective structures that certain organisms build.

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Related Concepts

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1. refuge: A place or situation that provides safety and protection.

2. sanctuary: A place of safety and protection, especially for someone who is in trouble or danger.

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Culture

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In literature, shelters often symbolize safety, security, and comfort. In art, they can represent a sense of refuge or protection. In music, songs about shelters can convey themes of love, comfort, and home.

How to Memorize "shelter"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a cozy cabin in the woods, providing shelter from the cold and rain.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'shelter' with the feeling of safety and security.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Shelter Starts With S' to remember the definition: 'S' for structure, 'S' for safety.

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