Something that provides shelter from wind, the sun, etc.
| 单词 | θ88737 |
| 释义 | the world > action or operation > safety > protection or defence > refuge or shelter > [noun] > shelter > a shelter > against weather or storms (38) screen1538 Something that provides shelter from wind, the sun, etc. tent1572 A sheet or screen of canvas or the like. shelter1585 A structure affording protection from rain, wind, or sun; in wider sense, anything serving as a screen or a place of refuge from the weather. sconce1591 transferred. A protective screen or shelter (from fire or the elements). shade1624 Something which affords protection from light, heat, etc. A shelter from wind and weather, a screen from excessive heat or cold. Also, U.S. a… bothy1750 A hut; a shelter; a small cottage. breakwind1823 (a) dialect a disease of sheep; (b) a screen or protection against the wind; cf. wind-break, n. 1. watershed1831 A structure or object which is shaped (usually sloped) so that water flows to and falls from its edges. Now somewhat rare. Subcategories:— for watchmen or signalmen (3) — for municipal watchman (1) — for workmen (1) — for climbers (1) — cellar (2) — roof-like covering of cloth (8) — use of (1) — row of trees (4) — others (9) |
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