shelter, n.
(shelters)
freq. cnt. 59
(shelters)
freq. cnt. 59
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
<noun.artifact> freq. cnt.: 56 freq. cnt.: 56
shelter
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
protective covering that provides protection from the weather
<noun.artifact> freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 3
shelter
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
hyponym
bell cote, bell cot
birdhouse
canopy
cote
doghouse, kennel, dog house
lean-to
roost
sconce
sentry box
hypernym
temporary housing for homeless or displaced persons
<noun.artifact>
shelter
a way of organizing business to reduce the taxes it must pay on current earnings
<noun.possession>
shelter tax shelter
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
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hypernym
the condition of being protected
<noun.state> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
protection shelter
sample sentences
"they were huddled together for protection""he enjoyed a sense of peace and protection in his new home"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form