shelter

noun1 of 2

a place to live or stay that protects someone from weather

• “It's your duty to listen to those who sheltered you.”Tatoeba
• “By the time we reached the shelter, the rain stopped.”Tatoeba

Sentences from Tatoeba show real usage. A word can have several meanings, so a sentence may use another one.

verb2 of 2

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