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SHELTER

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Shelter.

How to pronounce shelter:

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Shelter - as a noun

Protective covering that provides protection from the weather

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
protectionprotective coverprotective covering
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The condition of being protected

Example: "They were huddled together for protection"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
protection
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
security
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A way of organizing business to reduce the taxes it must pay on current earnings

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tax shelter

Temporary housing for homeless or displaced persons

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
housingliving accommodationslodging
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Shelter - as a verb

Provide shelter for

Example: "After the earthquake, the government could not provide shelter for the thousands of homeless people"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
furnishofferproviderendersupply
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Invest (money) so that it is not taxable

Example Sentences

"During the storm, we took shelter in a nearby cave."
"The homeless seek shelter in abandoned buildings."
"We found a cozy little shelter in the woods for our picnic."
"The animal shelter is always looking for volunteers to help care for the animals."
"The storm destroyed our shelter, leaving us exposed to the elements."
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Word Game Points

Is SHELTER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shelter is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SHELTER has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is SHELTER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shelter is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHELTER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is SHELTER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shelter is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHELTER has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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