·vi To take shelter.
II. Shelter ·noun One who protects; a guardian; a defender.
III. Shelter ·vt To betake to cover, or to a safe place;
— used reflexively.
IV. Shelter ·noun The state of being covered and protected; protection; security.
V. Shelter ·vt To screen or cover from notice; to Disguise.
VI. Shelter ·noun That which covers or defends from injury or annoyance; a protection; a screen.
VII. Shelter ·vt To be a shelter for; to provide with a shelter; to cover from injury or annoyance; to Shield; to Protect.