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

  • (..) Thank... Hello? Hello? Sorry to intrude. I'm just a traveler... seeking shelter from the storm. Sorry to disturb you. Anyone home? Anyone awake? He must have (..)
    2017 Beauty and the Beast
  • (..) - (ALL GASP) (THUNDER CRACKING) AGATHE: Then one night... an unexpected intruder arrived at the castle... seeking shelter from the bitter storm. As a gift, she offered the prince, a single rose. (LAUGHING) (ALL LAUGH) (..)
    2017 Beauty and the Beast