shelter in WordNet English dictionary

1. the condition of being protected
   "they were huddled together for protection"; "he enjoyed a sense of peace and protection in his new home"
   protection  shelter 
   
2. a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
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3. protective covering that provides protection from the weather
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4. temporary housing for homeless or displaced persons
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5. a way of organizing business to reduce the taxes it must pay on current earnings
   tax shelter  shelter 
   

1. invest (money) so that it is not taxable
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2. provide shelter for
   "After the earthquake, the government could not provide shelter for the thousands of homeless people"
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