shelter

Definition

  • noun: a structure that covers or protects people or things
  • noun: something that covers or affords protection
  • verb: to constitute or provide a shelter for
  • verb: to protect (someone) from danger, bad weather, etc.
  • often + 'from'
  • synonyms: protect

Examples

  • Most parents want to 'shelter' their children 'from' pain and sadness. [=to prevent their children from experiencing pain and sadness]

  • They 'found/took shelter' in a cave during the storm. [=they went into a cave to get out of the storm]

  • They were accused of 'sheltering' a criminal. [=giving a criminal a place to hide]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Kill him. Kill them both. What is this place? Peter's home. It's six years since we left together. We'll find food and shelter here. No beggars! Tell the mistress Robin of Locksley's at her door. Her ladyship's not here. Is the child Marian in? (..)
    1991 Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves