"Shelters" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Places of refuge or protection, typically for people or animals:
Examples: animal shelters, homeless shelters, bomb shelters.
The act of removing or breaking open the shell of a nut, seed, or other hard-shelled object, often in order to extract the edible or usable contents inside.<br><br>Example: "She spent the afternoon shelling peas for the salad."
Protected or provided with a comfortable and secure place of refuge or protection from what is unpleasant or uncomfortable.<br><br>Example: The children were sheltered from the rain by the large umbrella.<br><br>Synonyms: protected, shielded, shield, safeguarded<br><br>Antonyms: exposed, unshielded, vulnerable, defenseless
Providing or receiving protection or care from the weather or unfavorable conditions.<br><br>Example: "The trees offered sheltering from the harsh wind."<br><br>Alternatively, it can also mean providing a safe or supportive environment for someone or something.<br><br>Example: "The charity provides sheltering for homeless families."<br><br>Synonyms: protecting, covering, safeguarding, shielding.
Shelves refer to a horizontal or sloping surface fixed to a wall or standing on legs, used for keeping books, objects, or goods. They can also be found in a solid structure, like a bookcase or a cabinet, used for storage purposes.