Webster's English Dictionary

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shelter

1. shel.ter \'shel-t*r\ \-l*s\ n [origin unknown] 1: something that covers 
   or affords protection : means or place of protec tion {fallout ~} 2: the 
   state of being covered and protected  - shel.ter.less aj
2. shelter \-t(*-)rin\ \-t*r-*r\ vb or shel.ter.ing 1: to constitute or 
   provide a shelter for : PROTECT  2: to place under shelter or protection  : 
   to take shelter  - shel.ter.er n