Definition of shelter

• n. - That which covers or defends from injury or annoyance; a protection; a screen.
• n. - One who protects; a guardian; a defender.
• n. - The state of being covered and protected; protection; security.
• v. t. - To be a shelter for; to provide with a shelter; to cover from injury or annoyance; to shield; to protect.
• v. t. - To screen or cover from notice; to disguise.
• v. t. - To betake to cover, or to a safe place; -- used reflexively.
• v. i. - To take shelter.