[ˈʃɛltə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger
(e.g: huts like this are used as a shelter during the winter)

- a shielded or safe condition; protection
(e.g: he hung back in the shelter of a rock)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 16th century: perhaps an alteration of sheld, an old spelling of shield, + -ure

[ˈʃɛltə], (Verb)

Definitions:
- protect or shield from something harmful, especially bad weather
(e.g: the hut sheltered him from the cold wind)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 16th century: perhaps an alteration of sheld, an old spelling of shield, + -ure