shelter
US /ˈʃɛltɚ/
・UK /'ʃeltə(r)/
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n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Place to protect people/animals from abuse
This is a shelter for homeless dogs
v.t.Transitive VerbTo give animals, people a place away from abuse
We should do more to shelter homeless animals
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Structure that covers or protects things
I built a shelter for my car, to keep it out of the sun
v.t.Transitive VerbTo find protection from danger/bad weather
Let’s shelter in my car until it stops raining
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)State of being protected from danger, bad weather
Let’s find some shelter to get out of this rain
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Why everyone should have a cat! Ft. Anna Akana - Simon's Cat | COLLAB
- I hope that these reasons and more will encourage you to adopt a couple of cats at your local shelter.
I hope that these reasons and more will encourage you to adopt a couple of cats at your local shelter.
- I hope that these reasons and more will encourage you to adopt a couple of cats at your local shelter.
I hope that these reasons and more will encourage you to adopt a couple of cats at your local shelter.
Prime Minister's Questions: 17 January 2018
- of an emergency night shelter that is open 365 days a year; a day service attached to
of an emergency night shelter that is open 365 days a year; a day service attached to
- I just think he should be aware that the Royal Borough has taken a number of actions to support vulnerable residents, including those who are homeless: the establishment of an emergency night shelter which is open 365 days a year, a day service attached to that providing support services to vulnerable residents, a comprehensive seven-day-a-week service for the homeless or those at risk of homelessness.
I just think he should be aware that the Royal Borough has taken a number of actions to support vulnerable residents, including those who are homeless: the establishment of an emergency night shelter which is open 365 days a year, a day service attached to that providing support services to vulnerable residents, a comprehensive seven-day-a-week service for the homeless or those at risk of homelessness.
Reef Life of the Andaman (full marine biology documentary)
- The underwater landscape here is characterised by large granite boulders, which provide the type of shelter that the batfish love.
The underwater landscape here is characterised by large granite boulders, which provide the type of shelter that the batfish love.
- Nevertheless, this juvenile gets a nip from an aggressive damselfish and retreats to the shelter of the reef.
Nevertheless, this juvenile gets a nip from an aggressive damselfish and retreats to the shelter of the reef.
Three World Leaders To Meet With Zelenskyy Tuesday In Ukraine
- NOW THE SHELTER IS IN USE AGAIN,
NOW THE SHELTER IS IN USE AGAIN,
Rising Israeli settler attacks in occupied West Bank | BBC News
- At Hamida Mosque near Nablus, they stood with their backs to the scars of yesterday's attack, asking God for protection after the shelter of its walls had failed.
At Hamida Mosque near Nablus, they stood with their backs to the scars of yesterday's attack, asking God for protection after the shelter of its walls had failed.
- At Hamida Mosque near Nablus, they stood with their backs to the scars of yesterday's attack, asking God for protection after the shelter of its walls had failed.
At Hamida Mosque near Nablus, they stood with their backs to the scars of yesterday's attack, asking God for protection after the shelter of its walls had failed.
Sri Lanka's Top Secret Travel Destination | MUST SEE
- We've popped into a little hut that's under construction at the base of the climb, and we're just kind of hunkering down for a little bit of shelter.
We've popped into a little hut that's under construction at the base of the climb, and we're just kind of hunkering down for a little bit of shelter.
- and we're just kind of hunkering down for a little bit of shelter.
and we're just kind of hunkering down for a little bit of shelter.
The benefits of doing nothing ⏲️ 6 Minute English
- In the natural world where finding food and shelter
In the natural world where finding food and shelter
- In the natural world, where finding food and shelter is hard work, why have some animals evolved to do nothing?
In the natural world, where finding food and shelter is hard work, why have some animals evolved to do nothing?
Texas lawmakers investigate flash floods as death toll hits 137 | REUTERS
- Kidd told lawmakers that to improve preparation for natural disasters, he needed better in-house radar systems, better communication systems to warn local leaders and residents, and more resources for evacuations or to assist residents who shelter in place.
Kidd told lawmakers that to improve preparation for natural disasters, he needed better in-house radar systems, better communication systems to warn local leaders and residents, and more resources for evacuations or to assist residents who shelter in place.
- more resources for evacuations or to assist residents who shelter in place.
more resources for evacuations or to assist residents who shelter in place.
Family Life- English Conversations
- We throw away things we don't need, pack up things to donate to the local homeless shelter, clean all of the rooms, and wash all of the windows.
We throw away things we don't need, pack up things to donate to the local homeless shelter, clean all of the rooms, and wash all of the windows.
- Pack up things to donate to the local homeless shelter.
Pack up things to donate to the local homeless shelter.
Scientists replant underwater forests to restore marine habitats | REUTERS
- Where Cystoseira thrive, many, many other species can thrive as well, they give shelter, they give food, they give shadow to other species.
Where Cystoseira thrive, many, many other species can thrive as well, they give shelter, they give food, they give shadow to other species.
- They give shelter, they give food, they give shadow to other species.
They give shelter, they give food, they give shadow to other species.