What is the meaning of Shelter?

Somewhere one can find protection.

  1. A place where a person or animal may find protection from the elements (especially rain, storms, or cold) sometimes as a place to sleep (such as a cave).

    A place where a person or animal may find protection from the elements (especially rain, storms, or cold) sometimes as a place to sleep (such as a cave).

    A bare-bones above-ground structure meant to provide temporary cover from the elements; usually small and with no door to close.

    A place for protection from deadly conditions outside, including military assault; usually partly or fully underground.

    A refuge, sanctuary, or (by metonymy) institution that provides temporary housing or a place to sleep for those in need or in danger.

    An animal shelter.

    That which provides protection or cover.

    The state of being protected or shielded.

    To provide cover from damage or harassment; to shield; to protect.

    To take cover.

    Source: wiktionary.org