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