shelter shelter /ˈʃɛltɝ/

noun

1. () A structure that provides privacy and protection from danger  ( shelter )
   a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
     The homeless sought shelter in the warm, safe haven.
   The homeless sought shelter in the warm, safe haven.
   
   
2. () Protective covering that provides protection from the weather  ( shelter )
   protective covering that provides protection from the weather
    Many animals seek shelter from the harsh weather conditions.
   Many animals seek shelter from the harsh weather conditions.
   
   
3. Temporary housing for homeless or displaced persons  ( shelter )
   temporary housing for homeless or displaced persons
    The city set up a shelter for those displaced by the hurricane.
   The city set up a shelter for those displaced by the hurricane.
   
   
4. A way of organizing business to reduce the taxes it must pay on current earnings  ( shelter , tax shelter )
   a way of organizing business to reduce the taxes it must pay on current earnings
   
5. The condition of being protected  ( shelter , protection )
   the condition of being protected
    They were huddled together for protection
   they were huddled together for protection
    He enjoyed a sense of peace and protection in his new home
   he enjoyed a sense of peace and protection in his new home
   

verb

1. () Provide shelter for  ( shelter )
   provide shelter for
    After the earthquake, the government could not provide shelter for the thousands of homeless people
   After the earthquake, the government could not provide shelter for the thousands of homeless people
   
2. Invest (money) so that it is not taxable  ( shelter )
   invest (money) so that it is not taxable