Definition
Definition of sheltering - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
accommodationoffering a place to stay
- The sheltering home welcomed everyone in need.
2.
protectionproviding protection or cover from weather or danger
- The sheltering trees kept us dry during the rain.
Noun
safetyact or state of giving or having protection or refuge
- Sheltering is important during a storm.
Origin of sheltering
Old English, scield (shield)
Terms with sheltering included in their meaning
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nature
deeply inside a natural place that feels enclosing or sheltering
wooded area
small area of trees and bushes, sometimes sheltering game birds
shopping areas
canopy sheltering pedestrians in shopping areas
sheltering
providing shelter or protection to someone or something
protection
surround in a protective or sheltering manner
Examples of sheltering in a sentence
They found a sheltering inn during the storm. The sheltering walls protected us from the wind. Her sheltering embrace made him feel safe. Sheltering saved dozens of families during the flood. Their sheltering of refugees earned community praise.
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- French:abritant, abri, ...
- German:beherbergend, Schutz, ...
- Italian:accogliente, riparo, ...
- Spanish:acogedor, protección, ...
- Portuguese:acolhedor, abrigo, ...
- Chinese:提供住宿的, 庇护, ...
- Japanese:避難所を提供する, 避難, ...
- Arabic:مُؤَوِّي, إِيوَاء, ...
- Hebrew:מְאָרֵחַ, מַתַּן מַחְסֶה, ...
- Russian:предоставляющий убежище, укрытие, ...
- Ukrainian:притулковий, укриття, ...
- Hindi:आश्रय देने वाला, आश्रय, ...
Definition of shelter - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
safetyplace offering protection from weather or danger
- We found shelter under the old oak tree.
2.
housingtemporary housing for homeless or displaced people
- The city opened a new shelter for the homeless population..
3.
financeUS method to reduce business taxesUS
- The company used a legal shelter to save money.
Verb
1.
protectiontr. provide protection from harm or dangertr.
- They sheltered the refugees from the storm.
2.
safetyintr. take refuge from bad weather or dangerintr.
- We sheltered under the bridge during the rain.
3.
concealmenttr. protect someone from being found or caughttr.
- She sheltered the fugitive in her home.
4.
financetr. US invest money to avoid taxestr. US
- He sheltered his income in offshore accounts.
Images of shelter
place offering protection from weather or danger 
temporary housing for homeless or displaced people
Expressions with shelter
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something providing safety in difficult times
Her friendship was a shelter from the storm during tough times.
seek protection or guidance from someone
After losing his job, he sheltered under his brother's wing.
place where homeless animals are cared for
The lost dog was taken to the local animal shelter..
covered structure where people wait for a bus
She waited at the bus shelter during the rain.
place offering temporary housing for homeless people
The city opened a new homeless shelter downtown.
dog living in or adopted from a shelter
We adopted a shelter dog last weekend.
safe space to avoid cold temperatures
They found shelter from the cold in the cave.
go to a safe place to avoid danger or bad weather
We had to take shelter during the thunderstorm.
home space offering tornado protection
The basement serves as our tornado shelter.
structure for safety during air raids or bombings
People hid in the air-raid shelter during the attack.
temporary accommodation provided for homeless people at night
Many cities have a night shelter to support those in need during winter..
animal shelter that does not euthanize animals
The city opened a new no-kill shelter for stray dogs.
safe place for women escaping domestic violence
She found refuge at the local women's shelter from her abusive partner..
look for a safe place offering protection from danger or bad conditions
Residents were urged to seek shelter as the storm approached.
structure built to keep people safe from bombs
They waited in the bomb shelter during the air raid.
protected or covered by something above or around
The picnic was held under the shelter of tall trees.
small wedge-shaped tent for temporary shelter
They set up a shelter tent before the storm hit.
small roofed structure for waiting passengers
The bus stop had a waiting shelter for passengers.
folding structure for sleeping, made with cloth and rods
We packed a collapsible shelter for the windy mountain campsite.
money given to help cover a person’s housing or rent costs
Families with low incomes may qualify for a shelter allowance.
remain where you are, usually inside, until danger passes
When the sirens sounded, we had to shelter in place until it was safe.
structure designed to protect from radioactive debris
During the drill, we gathered in the fallout shelter..
legal method to reduce taxable income
Many wealthy individuals use a tax shelter to lower their taxes legally..
upper deck of a ship, primarily covered, providing protection
The crew relaxed on the shelter deck during the storm..
Origin of shelter
Old English, scield (shield) + trum (place)
Examples of shelter in a sentence
Emergency shelters were set up after the storm. They sought shelter from the storm. The refugees found shelter in the community center. They found a shelter to minimize their tax liabilities. Investors often seek a shelter for better tax efficiency. The family sheltered in the basement during the tornado.
He sheltered his dog from the cold wind. Hikers sheltered in a cave when the storm began. Residents sheltered from the smoke inside the school gym. They sheltered the refugees during the storm. He sheltered his friend from the angry crowd. She sheltered her profits through strategic investments. The company sheltered its earnings in various tax havens.
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- French:refuge, abriter, ...
- German:Unterkunft, schützen, ...
- Italian:riparo, offrire riparo, ...
- Spanish:refugio, refugiar, ...
- Portuguese:abrigo, abrigar, ...
- Chinese:避难所, 保护, ...
- Japanese:避難所, 保護する, ...
- Arabic:مَلْجَأ, آوَى, ...
- Hebrew:מַחֲסֶה, לְהָגֵן, ...
- Russian:укрытие, укрывать, ...
- Ukrainian:притулок, прихистити, ...
- Hindi:आश्रय, आश्रय देना, ...
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