Shelter - Definition
shelter
n 1: a structure that provides privacy and protection from
danger
2: protective covering that provides protection from the weather
3: the condition of being protected; "they were huddled together
for protection"; "he enjoyed a sense of peace and protection
in his new home" [syn: protection, shelter]
4: a way of organizing business to reduce the taxes it must pay
on current earnings [syn: tax shelter, shelter]
5: temporary housing for homeless or displaced persons
v 1: provide shelter for; "After the earthquake, the government
could not provide shelter for the thousands of homeless
people"
2: invest (money) so that it is not taxable