| Main Entry: |
shelter |
| Part of Speech: |
noun |
| Definition: |
protection, habitat |
Synonyms: |
apartment,
asylum,
cave, co-op, condo,
cover,
covert,
crib*,
defense,
den, digs, dwelling,
guard,
guardian,
harbor, harborage,
haven, hermitage,
hide, hideaway, hideout, hole in the wall, home, homeplate, house, housing, hut,
joint*, lodging, pad,
pen,
port,
preserve,
protector, quarterage, rack,
refuge, retirement,
retreat, roof, roof over head, roost,
safety,
sanctuary,
screen,
security, shack,
shade,
shadow,
shed,
shield, tent,
tower,
turf,
umbrella
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* = informal/non-formal usage
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